What is the Sodium hexametaphosphate and sodium difference

sodium hexametaphosphate and sodium are the same substance, and sodium hexametaphosphate is an alias for sodium hexametaphosphate. Sodium hexametaphosphate is a widely used product in fine phosphorus chemical products, which is white powder crystal or colorless transparent glass flake or block solid. Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents. The aqueous solution is alkaline. It is very hygroscopic and can be absorbed into the air to gradually absorb moisture and become a viscose. It can form soluble complexes with metal ions such as calcium and magnesium. Therefore, sodium hexametaphosphate is not only used in food, but also widely used in industry.