aluminum orthophosphate
aluminum orthophosphate
[ə′lüm·ə·nəm ‚ȯr·thō′fäs‚fāt] (inorganic chemistry)
AlPO4 White crystals, melting above 1500°C; insoluble in water, soluble in acids and bases; useful in ceramics, paints, pulp, and paper. Also known as aluminum phosphate.
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