Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment)

FeCl₃ + Na₃PO₄ → FePO₄↓ + 3NaCl

نظرة عامة

Iron(III) chloride reacts with trisodium phosphate to form an insoluble yellowish-white precipitate of iron(III) phosphate (Ksp = 9.9 × 10⁻¹⁶). This precipitation is the primary method for removing phosphate from wastewater to prevent eutrophication of receiving waters.

المشاركون

الدور	المادة	المعامل	الحالة
متفاعل	Iron(III) Chloride FeCl₃	1	(aq)
منتج	Sodium Chloride NaCl	3	(aq)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

Iron phosphate is used as an organic slug bait in gardens, sold under brand names like Sluggo. It is safe around pets and wildlife.

الأهمية الصناعية

Phosphate removal by iron(III) precipitation is a critical step in wastewater treatment worldwide, preventing algal blooms and eutrophication in lakes and rivers.

الخصائص

النوع: Precipitation
قابل للعكس: لا
الطاقة: طارد للحرارة
ΔH: -95,0 kJ/mol

التفاعلات ذات الصلة

Aluminum Hydroxide Precipitation Barium Carbonate Precipitation Barium Sulfate Precipitation Cadmium Sulfide Precipitation (Yellow) Calcium Fluoride Precipitation (Fluorite) Calcium Phosphate Precipitation (Bone Mineral) Chromium(III) Hydroxide Precipitation Lead Carbonate Precipitation Lead Chloride Precipitation Iron(III) Hydroxide Precipitation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment)?

The balanced equation is: FeCl₃ + Na₃PO₄ → FePO₄↓ + 3NaCl.

What type of reaction is Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment)?

Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment) is a precipitation reaction.

Is Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment) exothermic or endothermic?

Ferric Phosphate Precipitation (Water Treatment) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -95.0 kJ/mol.