Zn3HPO4, also known as Zinc Phosphate, is a chemical compound consisting of three zinc atoms (Zn), one phosphorus atom (P), and four hydrogen atoms (H). Its English name is Zinc Phosphate. The molecular weight of this substance is 386.11 g/mol. The structure of this molecule includes one phosphate ion (PO4)3- and three zinc ions (Zn2+).
The physical state of Zn3HPO4 is usually a white, odorless solid. The pH level will depend on the solution if this substance is mixed in water.
In terms of chemical properties, Zn3HPO4 is quite stable and does not readily participate in chemical reactions. However, it can react with strong acids to create other types of salts and hydrogen gas.
There are many ways to synthesize Zn3HPO4. In the laboratory, it is usually synthesized from the reaction between phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and zinc. On an industrial scale, it is typically produced from the reaction between zinc oxide (ZnO) and phosphoric acid, or by blending zinc with phosphoric acid in an acidic environment.