Phosphate

Phosphate

A phosphate, an inorganic chemical, is a salt of phosphoric acid. The phosphate ion is a polyatomic ion with a molar mass of 94.97 g/mol. It consists of one central phosphorus atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement.

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phosphate

Chemistry; Analytical chemistry

A chemical compound that contains a phosphorus atom attached to four oxygen atoms. These are important nutrients for plants.

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Biology; Biochemistry

An ion consisting of a phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms. Among other things, it is used in the constuction of nucleic acids.

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Earth science; Soil science

In fertilizer trade terminology, phosphate is used to express the sum of the water-soluble and the citrate-soluble phosphoric acid (P2O5); also referred to as the available ...

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Geography; Physical geography

Phosphorous-based fertilizers. Traditional societies dumped unwanted or unusable fish catches on top of the soil. In modern times, more phosphates have been derived from rocks ...

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Health care; Cancer treatment

A form of phosphoric acid, which contains phosphorus. In the body, phosphates are found in the bones and teeth. Phosphates may be used to treat a high level of calcium in the ...

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Automotive; Automotive paint

The formation of a layer of zinc, iron or manganese phosphate crystals on the surface of the part to be painted. Phosphate coatings are used to increase corrosion resistance and ...

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Inorganic chemicals; Phosphates

A phosphate, an inorganic chemical, is a salt of phosphoric acid. The phosphate ion is a polyatomic ion with a molar mass of 94.97 g/mol. It consists of one central phosphorus ...

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