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

• Iron(III) phosphate

Notes and References

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