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Iron(III) phosphate dihydrate

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≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ferric orthophosphate, Ferric phosphate, Ferric phosphate dihydrate

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Linear Formula:
FePO4 · 2H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
186.85
MDL number:
assay:
≥99.99% trace metals basis (≤ 100 ppm trace metals)
≥99.99% trace metals basis
form:
powder or crystals
solubility:
water: soluble

grade

(Titration with Na2S2O3)

Quality Level

assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis (≤ 100 ppm trace metals)
≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder or crystals

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solubility

water: soluble

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤20 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 ppm

cation traces

Al: ≤10 ppm
Cd: ≤10 ppm
Cr: ≤10 ppm
K: ≤10 ppm
Mg: ≤10 ppm
Mn: ≤10 ppm
Na: ≤20 ppm
Ni: ≤10 ppm
Pb: ≤10 ppm
Zn: ≤10 ppm

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SMILES string

O.O.[Fe+3].[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O

InChI

1S/Fe.H3O4P.2H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;/h;(H3,1,2,3,4);2*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3

InChI key

BMTOKWDUYJKSCN-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Iron(III) phosphate dihydrate, with a purity of ≥99.99% trace metals, is a high-purity chemical. It is a hydrated form of iron(III) phosphate, appearing typically as a solid with a slightly off-white to light yellow color. It comes with a purity ≥99.99% , and trace metal content ≤ 100 ppm. Its high purity makes it suitable for sensitive applications where trace metal contamination must be minimized.
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Application

Iron(III) phosphate dihydrate with a purity of ≥99.99% trace metals can be used in various research applications. It is suitable to use as a precursor in the production of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) for use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) particularly in the cathode material. It can be used as an efficient catalyst for the chemo selective acetylation of alcohols and phenols under solvent free condition at room temperature and with high yields. Apart from the product also widely used in waste water purification and ferroelectric applications. [,]

Features and Benefits

With 99.99% purity, the product contains minimal trace metal impurities, making it ideal for use in sensitive processes where contamination must be strictly controlled. The high purity ensures consistent performance, which is essential in research and production environments that require reproducibility and precision.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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