Ammonium phosphate, an inorganic compound with the chemical formula (NH₄)₃PO₄, is the ammonium salt of phosphoric acid. It is a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in dilute ammonia solution, and insoluble in liquid ammonia, acetone, ethanol, and ether. It is primarily used as a germination promoter for sugarcane, a wood fire retardant, a water softener for water treatment, a bioreactor, and an analytical chemical reagent.

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Ammonium phosphate has a wide range of applications. It is an important nitrogen fertilizer. Containing nitrogen and phosphorus, it provides nutrients to plants and promotes their growth. Furthermore, it is used as a raw material for phosphate fertilizers and is widely used in agriculture. Ammonium phosphate is also used as a corrosion inhibitor, degumming agent, and descaling agent in various industrial applications.