Zinc Phosphate

Name:
Zinc Phosphate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	zinc orthophosphate; zinc phosphate, tribasic
M Formula:	Zn3(PO4)2
Properties:
White powder. D 3.998 (15C), mp 900C. Soluble in acids and ammonium hydroxide; insoluble in water.
Derivation:
Interaction of zinc sulfate and trisodium phosphate.
Grade:
Technical, 98% pure.
Use:
Dental cements; phosphors; conversion coating of steel, aluminum, and other metal surfaces.