Zinc phosphate

Zinc phosphate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is . It is a salt made of zinc and phosphate ions.

Properties
Zinc phosphate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It can react with strong acids 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 buffer. 

Uses
It is used as a cement in dentistry. It rarely is found as a mineral.

Related pages
Zinc sulfate

Category:Phosphates
Category:Zinc compounds