Used as a buffering agent in fertilizers to provide phosphorus and potassium, essential nutrients for plant growth. Commonly applied in hydroponics and greenhouse farming due to its high solubility and compatibility with other nutrients. Also serves as a nutrient source in microbial culture media for laboratory fermentation processes. In food industry, it acts as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed cheeses and non-dairy products. Employed in pharmaceuticals as an excipient and in dental products for sensitivity control. Used in water treatment to prevent scale formation and in fire extinguishers as a component of dry chemical agents. Additionally, finds use in the production of specialty glasses and in electroplating baths as a pH stabilizer.