Indium (III) phosphate is an inorganic compound, a salt of indium and phosphoric acid with the formula InPO 4 , colorless crystals, does not dissolve in water, forms crystalline hydrates .
| Indium phosphate | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Systematic name | Indium Phosphate (III) |
| Traditional names | Indium phosphate; indium orthophosphate |
| Chem. formula | Inpo 4 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | colorless crystals |
| Molar mass | 209.79 g / mol |
| Density | 4.9 g / cm³ |
| Chemical properties | |
| Solubility in water | not soluble |
| Classification | |
| Reg. CAS number | 14693-82-4 |
Getting
- Exchange reaction with indium (III) chloride :
Physical Properties
Indium (III) phosphate forms colorless crystals.
Not soluble in water.
Forms crystalline hydrates of the composition InPO 4 • n H 2 O, where n = 1 and 2.
The monohydrate crystallizes in triclinic syngony , space group P 1 , cell parameters a = 0.54342 nm, b = 0.55508 nm, c = 0.65446 nm, α = 97.593 °, β = 94.558 °, γ = 107.565 °, Z = 2, loses water in the temperature range 370 ÷ 480 ° C.
The dihydrate forms rhombic syngony crystals, space group P bca , cell parameters a = 0.8850 nm, b = 1.0176 nm, c = 1.0313 nm, Z = 8, d c = 3.516 g / cm³.