Phosphoric Acid

About Phosphoric Acid

Phosphoric acid also referred to as phosphoric(V) acid or orthophosphoric acid is one of the popular and most used acids. The chemical formula of phosphoric(V) acid is

As such, the raw form of this acid is extracted from phosphate rocks, whereas a more pure form is produced industrially from white phosphorus. Pure phosphoric acid is usually found in a crystalline solid-state and in a less concentrated form. Generally, it is a colourless, syrupy, odourless, and non-volatile liquid.

Phosphoric acid which is also a mineral acid is represented by the formula H₃PO₄ and it contains one atom of phosphorus, four atoms of oxygen and three atoms of hydrogen.