orthophosphoric acid

(ˌɔːθəʊfɒsˈfɒrɪk)

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless soluble solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soaps. Formula: H3PO4. Also called: phosphoric acid

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Triplicate 1-mL samples were acidified with 20 [micro]L of orthophosphoric acid, and triplicate 1-mL original samples were frozen at -20[degrees]C for later analysis of volatile fatty acid (VFA) and ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), with the methods as described by Hu et al [18].

Lactation performance and rumen fermentation in dairy cows fed a diet with alfalfa hay replaced by corn stover and supplemented with molasses

Reagents used in the study were low viscosity sodium alginate 99.5% from brown algae, Reagent-Plus 99.5% NaSA, calcium chloride, orthophosphoric acid, acetic acid, and acetonitrile (Sigma Chemical Co, St Louis, MO, USA).

Sustained-Release Injectable Hydrogel Formulations for Administration of Sodium Salicylate in Broiler Chickens

Samples were etched using 35% (v/v) orthophosphoric acid for 15 s to remove the smear layer and etch the surface, washed with distilled water and then dried with tissue paper.

AN EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A NEW ATRAUMATIC RESTORATIVE TREATMENT MATERIAL CONTAINING AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM)

The surface was roughened with 37% orthophosphoric acid, and bonding agents were applied on the tooth surface.

Urgent Solution for Single Tooth Loss: Fiber-Reinforced Composite Bridges

- orthophosphoric acid ([H.sub.3]P[O.sub.4]) (POCH S.A.),

RESISTANCE OF GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MATERIALS TO PERMEATION OF CYTOSTATIC SOLUTIONS

Celzard, "Study of the decomposition of kraft lignin impregnated with orthophosphoric acid," Thermochimica Acta, vol.

Effects of Lignin-Derived Polycarboxylic Acids on the Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Elastomers

The elution was carried out at room temperature in a linear gradient using a system consisting of a solution of 10 mM K[H.sub.2]P[O.sub.4] adjusted with orthophosphoric acid to pH 2.4 (eluent A) and acetonitrile (eluent B).The flow rate of the mobile phase was 1 ml/min.

Metabolic Activity of Micromycetes Affecting Urban Concrete Constructions

The fractured component and tooth structure of maxillary left lateral incisor were cleaned and acid etched with 37% orthophosphoric acid gel for 20 seconds.

Conservative Vertical Groove Technique for Tooth Rehabilitation: 3-Year Follow-Up

The method was developed employing mixture of mobile phase consisting of 0.02 M potassium dihydrogen phosphate buffer and acetonitrile (45:55), pH was adjusted to 2.7 using 50% orthophosphoric acid and pumped thorough chromatographic system at a flow rate of 1 ml/min.

Liquid Chromatography Method Development and Optimization for Valsartan: Pharmacokinetics of Oral Hydrogels in Rabbits