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CAS NUMBER: 10045-86-0
MOLECULAR FORMULA: FePO4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 150.82
Ferric orthophosphate is an inorganic phosphate having Fe(3+) as the counterion.
Ferric orthophosphate is an iron molecular entity and an inorganic phosphate.
Ferric orthophosphate contains an iron(3+).
Ferric orthophosphate is the inorganic compound with the formula FePO4.
Several related materials are known, including four polymorphs of FePO4 and two polymorphs of the dihydrate FePO4·(H2O)2.
These materials find few technical applications as well as occurring in the mineral kingdom.
The most common form of Ferric orthophosphate adopts the structure of α-quartz.
As such the material consists of tetrahedral Fe(III) and phosphate sites.
As such the Ferric orthophosphate have tetrahedral molecular geometry.
At high pressures, a phase change occurs to a more dense structure with octahedral Fe centres.
Two orthorhombic structures and a monoclinic phase are also known.
In the two polymorphs of the dihydrate, the Fe centre is octahedral with two mutually cis water ligands.
Iron phosphate is one of the few molluscicides approved for use in the practice of organic farming.
Pesticide pellets containing iron phosphate plus a chelating agent, such as EDTA, leach heavy metals from soil into groundwater.
The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) reported the EDTA content and stated products were likely to be no safer than metaldehyde baits.
Ferric orthophosphate slug and snail baits marketed in the U.S. contain EDTA.
Ferric orthophosphate can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient.
Ferric orthophosphate has a vital function in combining with protein and copper to make hemoglobin.
Ferric orthophosphate also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone.
Ferric orthophosphate is the inorganic compound with the formula FePO4.
Ferric orthophosphate is not allowed as food additive in the European Union.
Ferric orthophosphate was withdrawn from the list of allowed substances.
Ferric orthophosphate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Iron phosphate is a compound that combines phosphorous and oxygen with iron.
Ferric orthophosphate can kill slugs and snails when eaten.
Ferric orthophosphate is an essential mineral for plants and animals.
Ferric orthophosphate can be found in the environment, foods, and water.
As a pesticide active ingredient, iron phosphate is used in controlling snails and slugs on food crops and ornamentals at outdoor and indoor sites.
Ferric orthophosphate is a common chemical with a variety of uses, including as a human nutritional supplement and as an ingredient in fertilizer.
The substance is not harmful to humans, to other non-target organisms, or to the environment.
Ferric orthophosphate is an alternative to a more toxic chemical that has been used for controlling snails and slugs.
Ferric orthophosphate is ubiquitous in nature.
Ferric orthophosphate is a solid.
Ferric orthophosphate is not volatile and does not readily dissolve in water, which minimizes its dispersal beyond where it is applied.
Ferric orthophosphate is applied to soil as part of a pellet that also contains bait to attract snails and slugs.
When the pests eat the pellets, Ferric orthophosphate interferes with calcium metabolism in their gut, causing the snails and slugs to stop eating almost immediately.
Ferric orthophosphate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Ferric orthophosphate is an odorless, yellowish-white to buff-colored powder and contains from one to four molecules of water of hydration.
Ferric orthophosphate is prepared by reaction of sodium phosphate with ferric chloride or ferric citrate.
Ferric orthophosphate is insoluble in water and in acetic acid, but is soluble in mineral acids.
Ferric orthophosphate is precipitated as yellowish-white Ferric orthophosphate when a solution of disodium phosphate is added to a solution of an iron(III) salt.
Ferric orthophosphate is soluble in mineral acids and decomposed by hot aqueous ammonia.
The decolorization of Ferric orthophosphate solutions by phosphoric acid is due to the formation of colourless phosphato complexes, e.g. [Fe(PO4)3]6-.
Ferric orthophosphate is a nutrient supplement that is an odorless, yellow- ish white to buff-colored powder and contains one to four molecules of water of water of hydration.
Ferric orthophosphate is prepared by reaction of sodium phosphate with ferric chloride or ferric citrate.
Ferric orthophosphate is also termed iron (ii) phosphate.
Ferric orthophosphate is an inert white powder that is a source of iron and produces no discoloration or rancidity.
Ferric orthophosphate contains approximately 28% iron.
Ferric orthophosphate is used as a mineral supplement where rancidity is not a problem.
Ferric orthophosphate is used in frozen egg substitute, pasta products, and rice products.
Ferric phosphate, also known as ferric phosphate and ferric orthophosphate, with molecular formula FePO4, is a white, off-white monoclinic crystal powder.
Ferric orthophosphate is a salt formed by the action of iron salt solution and sodium phosphate, in which iron is positively trivalent.
Ferric orthophosphates main purpose is to manufacture lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, catalysts and ceramics.
Ferric orthophosphate falls into the larger category of sodium phosphates that are used in consumer products.
Ferric orthophosphate looks like a white, grainy powder.
Ferric orthophosphate is used in conjunction with trisodium phosphate in foods and water softening treatment.
In foods, Ferric orthophosphate is used to adjust pH.
Ferric orthophosphates presence prevents coagulation in the preparation of condensed milk.
Similarly, Ferric orthophosphate is used as an anti-caking additive in powdered products.
Ferric orthophosphate is used in desserts and puddings, e.g. Cream of Wheat to quicken cook time, and Jell-O Instant Pudding for thickening.
In water treatment, Ferric orthophosphate retards calcium scale formation.
Ferric orthophosphate is also found in some detergents and cleaning agents.
Ferric orthophosphate is a white, hygroscopic, odourless powder.
Ferric orthophosphate forms available include the dihydrate: a white crystalline, odourless solid;
The heptahydrate: white, odourless, efflorescent crystals or granular powder; and the dodecahydrate: white, efflorescent, odourless powder or crystals.
Ferric orthophosphate phosphate (Na2HPO4) is a sodium salt of phosphoric acid.
Ferric orthophosphate is a white powder that is highly hygroscopic and water soluble.
Ferric orthophosphate is therefore used commercially as an anti-caking additive in powdered products.
Ferric orthophosphate is also known as disodium hydrogen orthophosphate, sodium hydrogen phosphate or sodium phosphate dibasic.
Ferric orthophosphate is commercially available in both the hydrated and anhydrous forms.
Ferric orthophosphate or sodium phosphate dibasic, or disodium hydrogen phosphate, is a multifunctional ingredient that can be used as an acid regulator, anticaking agent and nutrient supplement in food.
Ferric orthophosphate can help regulate the acidity of food, thicken Ferric orthophosphate, stabilize Ferric orthophosphate and maintain it at the proper moisture level.
Ferric orthophosphate also helps keep oil-based and water-based ingredients, which would otherwise separate, mixed together.
Ferric orthophosphate’s very common in processed and packaged foods.
Some of the purposes Disodium phosphate serves in the manufacturing process are:
Emulsifier: This is a chemical that helps to bind fats and water together.
Fats don’t mix with many other liquids without help.
Emulsifiers have a chemical structure that helps them mix.
Ferric orthophosphate is a helpful emulsifier for dairy products and other foods.
Cheese, whipped cream, milk, and other dairy products have unique textures and consistencies because of disodium phosphate.
Preservative: Ferric orthophosphate can help extend foods’ shelf life.
Some of the first instances of preserving and curing food used salt.
Ferric orthophosphate is also helpful in canning food since it prevents metal from rusting.
USES:
The most common form of FePO4 adopts the structure of α-quartz.
As such the material consists of tetrahedral Fe(III) and phosphate sites.
Ferric orthophosphates have tetrahedral molecular geometry.
At high pressures, a phase change occurs to a more dense structure with octahedral Fe centres.
Two orthorhombic structures and a monoclinic phase are also known.
In the two polymorphs of the dihydrate, the Fe centre is octahedral with two mutually cis water ligands.
Ferric orthophosphate can be used in steel and metal manufacturing processes.
When bonded to a metal surface, iron phosphate prevents further oxidation of the metal.
Ferric orthophosphates presence is partially responsible for the corrosion resistance of the Iron pillar of Delhi.
Ferric orthophosphate coatings are commonly used in preparation for painting or powder coating, in order to increase adhesion to the iron or steel substrate, and prevent corrosion, which can cause premature failure of subsequent coating processes.
Ferric orthophosphate can also be used for bonding fabrics, wood, and other materials to iron or steel surfaces.
Ferric orthophosphate has been investigated as an intercalation electrode in a lithium-ion battery despite having low electronic conductivity.
USAGE:
-Food grade: As iron nutritional supplement, Ferric orthophosphate is widely used in egg products, rice products and paste products, etc.
-Ceramic grade: As raw materials of ceramic metal glaze, black glaze, antique glaze, etc.
-Electronic/battery grade: Ferric orthophosphate is used in the manufacture of cathode material of Lithium iron phosphate battery and electro-optic material, etc.
CHEMICAL IDENTIFIERS:
-Linear Formula: FePO4
-MDL Number: MFCD00016096
-EC No.: 233-149-7
-Pubchem CID: 21410239
-IUPAC Name: iron(3+); phosphate; hydrate
-SMILES: [Fe+3].O.[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O
-InchI Identifier: InChI=1S/Fe.H3O4P.H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;/h;(H3,1,2,3,4);1H2/q+3;;/p-3
-InchI Key: RQKNQWUJROKKEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
PROPERTIES:
-Compound Formula: FeO4P
-Molecular Weight: 150.82
-Appearance: Yellow to green or white to pink crystalline powder
-Density: 2.8 g/cm3
-Exact Mass: 150.888358
-Monoisotopic Mass: 150.888358
ADVANTAGES:
The product has the characteristics of high purity, moderate iron-to-lithium ratio, high crystallinity, small primary particles, moderate specific surface area distribution, low impurity content, and stable inter-batch physical and chemical indicators, which are beneficial to the synthesis of lithium iron phosphate with high electrical performance.
STORAGE:
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
SYNONYM:
Iron(III) phosphate
Iron phosphate
Iron orthophosphate
Ferric orthophosphate
Phosphoric acid, iron salt
Iron phosphate (FePO4)
iron(3+);phosphate
Ferramol
UNII-N6BAA189V1
10402-24-1
N6BAA189V1
Ferrum phosphoricum
CCRIS 6895
HSDB 453
iron(3+) phosphate
Iron(3+) phosphate, (1:1)
Phosphoric acid, iron salt (1:?)
EINECS 233-149-7
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 034903
Iron(III)phosphate
EINECS 233-867-0
FePO4
Fe.PO4
Phosphoric acid,iron salt
EC 233-149-7
DTXSID9035672
CHEBI:131371
8640AF
AKOS015914527
FT-0697151
Q1311179
