What is Zinc phosphate?
[[File:Fosforečnan zinečnatý.PNG|thumb|Zinc phosphate]] '''Zinc phosphate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Zn<sub>3</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[zinc]] and [[phosphate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Zinc phosphate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It can react with strong [[acid]]s to make [[phosphoric acid]] and a zinc [[salt]]. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting zinc with phosphoric acid. It is normally made by reacting [[zinc oxide]] and [[magnesium oxide]] with a mixture of phosphoric acid, water, and a [[wikt:buffer|buffer]]. ==Uses== It is used as a [[cement]] in [[dentistry]]. It rarely is found as a [[mineral]]. ==Related pages== *[[Zinc sulfate]] [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Zinc compounds]]