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- Detailed information about the equation 4Mg3(PO4)2 -> 6MgO + 4P2O5 + 2O2 -> :
- This is a chemical equation describing the thermodynamic decomposition process of magnesium phosphate salt (Mg3(PO4)2).
- According to the chemical equation, 4 molecules of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2) decompose to form 6 molecules of magnesium oxide (MgO), 4 molecules of phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and 2 molecules of oxygen (O2).
- Reaction conditions:
- This reaction requires a high temperature to occur, usually above 1200 degrees Celsius.
- Reaction process:
- As the temperature increases, the molecules of magnesium phosphate begin to decompose. Magnesium oxide and phosphorus pentoxide are formed and released into the air.
- This process is irreversible, which means that once decomposed, magnesium phosphate cannot be restored.
- Phenomena that occur:
- When the reaction takes place, there will be a phenomenon of increasing temperature and gas being released.
- The reaction products such as magnesium oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and oxygen will form in the form of powder or gas (depending on the reaction conditions).