Title: Barium Phosphate, Dibasic
CAS Registry Number: 10048-98-3
Additional Names: Secondary barium phosphate
Molecular Formula: BaHO4P
Molecular Weight: 233.31
Percent Composition: Ba 58.86%, H 0.43%, O 27.43%, P 13.28%
Line Formula: BaHPO4
Literature References: Prepn: Gmelins, Barium (8th ed) 30, 340 (1932) and supplement, 492 (1960).
Properties: Crystals. Poisonous! d 4.16. Practically insol in water; sol in dil HCl or HNO3.
Density: d 4.16
Use: In fireproofing compositions; in prepn of phosphors.