Ammonium phosphomolybdate

Structural formula of ammonium phosphomolybdate

Ammonium phosphomolybdate, (NH₄)₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ is a yellow, poorly soluble substance. It is formed by the reaction of phosphates and ammonium molybdate under heat; of this reaction is used for the detection of phosphates in solutions.

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• Ammonium phosphomolybdate (wikipedia)
• Chemicalbook.com article on ammonium phosphomolybdate