This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Eng., Potassium Hypophosphite. Formula, KPH2O2. Form.-White plates, masses or granular powder. Odor and Taste.-Odorless; a pungent saline taste. Solubility.-In 0.6 part of water or 9 parts of alcohol; deliquescent. Average Dose.-8 grains (0.5 Gm.).
 
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