... powder; Density 2.484g/cm3(20°C); soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvent; It has got strong hygroscopicity ... , Ba, Mg, Cu, Fe etc. and is a good water treatment chemical.Uses:Used in industries of oil fields, paper ... textile, dyeing, petroleum, chemistry, metallurgy and construction materials etc. as water softener, flotation selecting agent, disperser and high temperature adhesive; In food ...