Asked by Shudip
I’m trying to precipitate out FePO4.
Following the reaction: H3PO4 + FeCl3 = FePO4(s) + 3HCl
I reacted phosphoric acid to ferric chloride, and according to the reaction, there should be a precipitate. But I haven’t observed a precipitate for the last 3 hours. Is there a need for a buffer to stop the pH changing due to the formation of HCl?
P.S. This not a homework, it's a project.
Following the reaction: H3PO4 + FeCl3 = FePO4(s) + 3HCl
I reacted phosphoric acid to ferric chloride, and according to the reaction, there should be a precipitate. But I haven’t observed a precipitate for the last 3 hours. Is there a need for a buffer to stop the pH changing due to the formation of HCl?
P.S. This not a homework, it's a project.
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I do not think there are many chemistry tutors on this website. I have noticed that most chemistry questions do not get answered. I hope that you do well on your project though! :)
Answered by
eyerus
I can not do
Answered by
DrBob222
What do you mean there are many chem tutors on this site? Ridculous. Most chem questions are answwered within a few hours.
Answered by
DrBob222
I would not be as concerned with the HCl formed from the reaction as I would from the initial H3PO4. FePO4 is soluble in acid. With strong H3PO4 complexes can form AND the H3PO4, although a weak acid, is relatively strong for the first ionization. I would prepare FePO4, if that is the project, with Na3PO4 and FeCl3.
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