Silver Phosphate

Name:
Silver Phosphate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	silver orthophosphate
M Formula:	Ag3PO4
Properties:
Yellow powder, turns brown when heated or on exposure to light. D 6.370 (25C), mp 849C. Soluble in acids, potassium cyanide solutions, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate and acetic acid; very slightly soluble in water.
Derivation:
Interaction of silver nitrate and sodium phosphate.
Use:
Photographic emulsions, catalyst, pharmaceuticals.