A significant use for sodium hexametaphosphate is as a deflocculant in the production of clay-based ceramic particles. It is also used as a dispersing agent to break down clay and other soil types for soil texture assessment.
Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a clean, non-toxic phosphate that is widely used in the food industry and the chemical industry. It can be used as a chelating reagent for metal ions, an adhesive, and a swelling reagent.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate, also referred to as E452i, SHMP, Graham's Salt, Sodium Polymetaphosphate, or just Hex, is an additive in a variety of foods and beverages and commonly used for thickening, emulsifying, and adding texture.