Iron(II) phosphate explained

Iron(II) phosphate, also ferrous phosphate,[1] Fe3(PO4)2, is an iron salt of phosphoric acid.

Natural occurrences

The mineral vivianite is a naturally occurring form of hydrated iron(II) phosphate.

Production

It can be formed by the reaction of ferrous hydroxide with phosphoric acid to produce hydrated iron(II) phosphate.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iron(II) Phosphate . EndMemo.com. 22 January 2016.