Title: Zinc Ortho-arsenate
CAS Registry Number: 13464-44-3
Molecular Formula: As2O8Zn3
Molecular Weight: 474.07
Percent Composition: As 31.61%, O 27.00%, Zn 41.39%
Line Formula: Zn3(AsO4)2
Literature References: Occurs in nature as an octahydrate koettigite, Zn3(AsO4)2.8H2O, and as a basic arsenate adamite, Zn3(AsO4)2.Zn(OH)2.
Properties: White, odorless powder. Poison! Insol in water; sol in acids, alkali hydroxides, ammonia.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.