- Definition of K3PO4
K3PO4 is the chemical formula of Potassium Phosphate, a colorless solid that is soluble in water. Its English name is Tripotassium phosphate. K3PO4 has a molar mass of 212.27 g/mol. The K3PO4 molecule is composed of three K+ (potassium) ions and one PO43- (phosphate) ion.
- Properties: K3PO4
2.1 Physical properties of K3PO4
K3PO4 is a colorless, odorless solid that easily dissolves in water to form a neutral pH solution.
2.2 Chemical properties of K3PO4
K3PO4 has the ability to react with acids to form potassium salts and phosphoric acid.
- Commonly encountered chemical equations of K3PO4
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Acid reactions:
K3PO4 + HCl -> KCl + H3PO4
K3PO4 + HNO3 -> KNO3 + H3PO4
K3PO4 + H2SO4 -> K2SO4 + H3PO4 -
Non-metal reactions:
K3PO4 + O2 -> K2O + P4O10
K3PO4 + Cl2 -> KCl + PCl5
K3PO4 + N2 -> KNO3 + P4O10
- Synthesis of K3PO4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of K3PO4
K3PO4 is usually synthesized by reacting potassium hydroxide (KOH) with phosphoric acid (H3PO4).
4.2 Industrial synthesis of K3PO4
The industrial-scale synthesis of K3PO4 is usually carried out through the hydrolysis of potassium phosphate, a salt of potassium and phosphoric acid.