Zinc Phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2)-Granules

Characteristic




Zinc phosphate is an inorganic compound with the formula Zn3(PO4)2)(H2O)4.




Chemical formula：H4O12P2Zn3

Molar mass：454.11 g·mol−1

Appearance：white solid

Density：3.998 g/cm3

Melting point：900 °C (1,650 °F; 1,170 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−141.0·10−6cm3/mol

Refractive index (nD)：1.595

Crystal structure：monoclinic







Application




This white powder is widely used as a corrosion resistant coating on metal surfaces either as part of an electroplating process or applied as a primer pigment (see also red lead).