FePO43H2O
FePO4·3H2O, also known as iron(III) phosphate trihydrate, is a chemical compound with the formula FePO4·3H2O. It is a hydrated iron phosphate, meaning it contains water molecules as part of its crystal structure. This compound is typically found in the form of a white or pale yellow crystalline powder.
Iron(III) phosphate trihydrate is prepared by reacting iron(III) salts with phosphoric acid or phosphate salts in
The crystal structure of FePO4·3H2O consists of iron(III) ions coordinated to phosphate ions and water molecules.
FePO4·3H2O has limited applications due to its solubility in water, which restricts its use in certain industrial