Sodium Hypophosphite
Sodium Hypophosphite as a white, water-soluble material and lists uses including pharmaceutical applications and nickel plating; sodium phosphinate also use as a reducing agent in electroless nickel plating and as a chemical/laboratory reagent.
RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite – Manufacturer & Supplier
RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite is a high-purity inorganic reducing agent supplied in solid form for industrial, chemical-processing, surface-treatment and specialty applications. It is also known as sodium phosphinate and is available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms depending on grade and specification.
The product is typically supplied as a white crystalline or granular, water-soluble material. Sodium hypophosphite is valued particularly for its reducing properties and is widely used in electroless nickel plating, chemical processing and laboratory applications.
Application
Applications/Uses
Antioxidant and stabilizer: It can be added to pharmaceutical formulations to help maintain stability and extend shelf life.
Controlled release: It acts as a controlled-release agent for certain drugs
Buffer: It can be used as a buffer in drug preparations.
Historical use: Historically, it was used in elixirs and tonics for conditions like tuberculosis.
Antioxidant and stabilizer:It is used as an additive to prevent oxidation and preserve the quality of certain food products.
Antimicrobial properties: Emerging research suggests it has potential antimicrobial and anti-botulinal properties, which could allow its use in cured meat products
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition: Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free
Other Major Applications
1. Electroless Nickel Plating
One of the important industrial applications of sodium hypophosphite is as a reducing agent in electroless nickel-plating processes.
It participates in the chemical reduction process that enables nickel deposition without requiring the conventional external electrical current used in electroplating. Sodium hypophosphite is documented as a reducing agent for electroless nickel plating on metals and plastics.
Typical industries include:
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Engineering components
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Automotive components
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Metal finishing
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Machinery parts
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Electronic components
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Precision components
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Surface-treatment industries
2. Chemical Processing
Sodium hypophosphite can be used as a reducing reagent and chemical intermediate in specialty chemical manufacturing and laboratory processes.
3. Surface Treatment
Its reducing characteristics make sodium hypophosphite useful in selected surface-treatment and metal-finishing formulations, particularly those associated with electroless deposition processes.
4. Laboratory & Research Applications
Sodium hypophosphite is used as a chemical reagent in laboratory and analytical applications where its reducing properties are required.
5. Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
The material can serve as a raw material or process reagent in selected specialty chemical formulations and manufacturing processes.
Technical Specification
Chemical Identification
| Property | Information |
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| Product Name | RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite |
| Common Name | Sodium Hypophosphite |
| Alternative Name | Sodium Phosphinate |
| Chemical Formula | NaH₂PO₂ |
| CAS No. | 7681-53-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 87.98 g/mol |
| Physical Form | White crystalline/granular solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Function | Reducing agent / chemical intermediate |
For the monohydrate form, the CAS number is 10039-56-2 and PubChem reports a molecular weight of approximately 103.98 g/mol. Therefore, the exact CAS and molecular weight should be matched to the grade supplied.