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Mg3(PO4)2, also known as Phosphate Magnesium or Magnesium Phosphate in English, is a chemical compound consisting of 3 Magnesium atoms, 2 Phosphorus atoms, and 8 Oxygen atoms. Mg3(PO4)2 has a molecular weight of 262.857722 g/mol. The molecular structure consists of 3 Mg2+ ions and 2 PO4 3- ions.
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Mg3(PO4)2 is a colorless and odorless solid. Its natural state is a white, odorless solid. The pH of Mg3(PO4)2 is neutral. The chemical properties of Mg3(PO4)2 include the ability to form complex salts with other ions.
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Common chemical equations of Mg3(PO4)2 include reactions with metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts. For example, Mg3(PO4)2 can react with strong acids like HCl to form MgCl2 and H3PO4.
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Mg3(PO4)2 can be synthesized in the laboratory through the reaction between Mg(OH)2 and H3PO4. In industry, Mg3(PO4)2 is typically produced through the reaction between MgO and NH4H2PO4 at high temperatures.