50 Grams 99.9% Sodium Hypophosphite Monohydrate

Sodium hypophosphite is a versatile chemical compound with various applications across different industries. Below are its primary uses:

Industrial Applications

Electroless Nickel Plating

• Acts as a reducing agent in the electroless nickel plating process.
• Provides uniform plating thickness on metals, plastics, and ceramics.
• Essential for creating durable nickel-phosphorus coatings, especially in avionics and petroleum industries.

Chemical Intermediate

• Serves as a raw material in producing hypophosphorous acid and other chemicals.
• Used in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in reduction reactions.

Reducing Agent

• Functions as a reducing agent or antioxidant in various chemical processes.
• Commonly used in analytical chemistry as a reagent.

Polymer Applications

• Acts as a catalyst in some polymerization reactions.
• Used as a stabilizer to prevent polymer degradation during processing.

Flame Retardant

• May be utilized as a partial fire retardant in certain materials.

Food Additive

• Investigated for potential use as a food additive, although this application is less common.

Safety and Handling

Sodium hypophosphite should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from oxidizing materials, as it can decompose into phosphine, which is irritating to the respiratory tract.