- Definition of Fe2HPO4
Fe2HPO4, also known as Iron (II) Hydrogen Phosphate, is a chemical compound. It consists of two iron (Fe) atoms, one hydrogen (H) atom and one phosphate (PO4) atom. The molecular weight of Fe2HPO4 is 177.878 g/mol. Its molecular structure includes two iron (II) ions (Fe2+), one hydrogen ion (H+), and one phosphate ion (PO4-3).
- Properties of Fe2HPO4
2.1 Physical properties of Fe2HPO4: Fe2HPO4 is a solid at room temperature, with a gray or brown color and no odor. It has a neutral pH.
2.2 Chemical properties of Fe2HPO4: Fe2HPO4 is a substance that is insoluble in water and not easily reactive with other substances. It can decompose at high temperatures to form iron (II) phosphate (Fe3(PO4)2) and water.
- Common chemical equations for Fe2HPO4: Due to its non-reactive nature, Fe2HPO4 rarely appears in practical chemical equations. However, it can be formed from the reaction between iron (II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2) and phosphoric acid (H3PO4):
2 Fe(OH)2 + H3PO4 -> Fe2HPO4 + 4H2O
- Synthesis of Fe2HPO4
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Fe2HPO4: As mentioned above, Fe2HPO4 can be synthesized from the reaction between iron (II) hydroxide and phosphoric acid.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Fe2HPO4: There is currently no industrial process for the synthesis of Fe2HPO4, due to its low demand in industry.