—— Product Specifications ——
—— Product Detail ——
Product Overview
Ammonium hypophosphite is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula NH₄H₂PO₂ and a molecular weight of 83.03 g/mol. This white crystalline powder is a water-soluble ammonium salt of hypophosphorous acid, serving as a valuable reducing agent and phosphorus source in various chemical applications. Its reducing properties derive from the hypophosphite anion, which can donate electrons and undergo oxidation to phosphate. The compound is widely used in electroless nickel plating, chemical synthesis, and as a flame retardant additive. It also serves as a stabilizer for certain polymer systems and as a reagent in analytical chemistry.
Synthetic Process
Ammonium hypophosphite is synthesized through the following routes:
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Reaction of hypophosphorous acid with ammonium hydroxide: Hypophosphorous acid (H₃PO₂) is neutralized with ammonium hydroxide to form ammonium hypophosphite.
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Purification: The product is purified by recrystallization from water.
Mechanism of Action / Application Principles
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Electroless Plating: Serves as a reducing agent in electroless nickel plating baths, providing the electrons needed for the reduction of nickel ions to metallic nickel.
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Reducing Agent: Used as a mild reducing agent in organic and inorganic synthesis.
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Flame Retardant: Employed as a flame retardant additive in polymer formulations.
Quality Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| pH (5% solution) | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% |
Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA).
Packaging & Storage
Storage conditions: Store in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers. Under recommended conditions, shelf life is 24 months.
— C ompany Profile ——
Jinan Topfull Chemical Co., Ltd. is an international company rooted in China, specializing in the export of chemical products.
Our company is committed to making every effort to provide ideal chemical products to potential customers worldwide, including but not limited to: organic/inorganic reagents, biological reagents, plant extracts, pharmaceutical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), reference standards, reference substances, peptides, and more. Meanwhile, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with university laboratories and off-campus research institutions, enabling us to offer tailored product services based on customers' actual needs.
We currently support customized services for most product categories, with supply quantities ranging from milligram (mg), gram (g) to kilogram (kg) levels, as well as wholesale. Product purity covers the full spectrum from 90% to 99.9%, providing customers with one-stop convenient services.
To date, our products have been exported to developed countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, as well as EU member states including France, Germany, and many other countries and regions such as Nigeria, Ghana, Southeast Asia, and other parts of Asia. Our product quality and services have consistently received high praise.
Looking ahead, our company will continue to serve as a bridge connecting China and the world, delivering high-quality products and services to global customers.
—— Q&A ——
Q1: How to confirm the product quality before placing orders?
A: By sending you available samples. Or if you have special requirements for the goods, we can prepare samples according to your requirements for confirmation.
Q2: Can you supply free samples?
A: Yes, we can provide a free sample, but the shipping cost will be paid by the customers. You can either pay the shipping cost or arrange a courier to collect the samples.
Q3: How do you treat quality complaints?
A: All our products are strictly tested by our QC and confirmed by QA; unqualified material will not be released to customers. If any quality problem is confirmed to be caused by us, we will replace the goods or refund your payment immediately.
Q4: What is your MOQ? Is there a discount?
A: For high value products, our MOQ starts from 1g and generally starts from 10g. For other low price products, our MOQ starts from 100g and 1kg.
Q: Is there a discount?
A: Yes, for larger quantities, we always support with better prices.
Q5: How to start orders or make payments?
A: You can send us your Purchase Order (if your company has one), or just send a simple confirmation by email or via Trade Manager. We will then send you a Proforma Invoice with our bank details for your confirmation, and you can make payment accordingly. If you have other preferred payment methods, we are open to discussion and negotiation.
