Ammonium Phosphate

Definition

Ammonium phosphate is a compound with the formula (NH4)3PO4. It is commonly used as a fertilizer due to its high phosphorus content.

Related terms

Ammonium ion: A cation (NH4+) consisting of one nitrogen atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.

Phosphate ion: A polyatomic ion (PO43-) composed of one phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms.

Precipitation reaction: A type of chemical reaction where insoluble products form and settle out of solution.