Potassii Hypophosphis. Potassium Hypophosphite. Kph2o2=103.91.

Source

From double decomposition of Calcium Hypophosphite and Potassium Carbonate; the Potassium Hypophosphite remains in solution. Ca(Ph2o2)2+K2Co3=CaCo3+2Kph2o2.

Characters

White, opaque, hexagonal plates, or crystalline masses, or a granular powder, having a pungent, saline taste. Solubility. - In 0.6 part of water, and in 7.3 parts of Alcohol.

Dose, 5 to 20 gr.; .30 to 1.20 gm.

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