Molar mass of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2)

The molar mass of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2) is 262.855 g/mol.

Step-by-step calculation

Element	Atoms	Atomic mass	Subtotal
Magnesium	× 3	24.305	= 72.915
Phosphorus	× 2	30.974	= 61.948
Oxygen	× 8	15.999	= 127.992
Total			262.855 g/mol

Percent composition by element

Magnesium 27.74%
Phosphorus 23.57%
Oxygen 48.69%

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H₂O NaCl CO₂ C₆H₁₂O₆ H₂SO₄ Ca(OH)₂ CuSO₄·5H₂O C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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Related compounds

MgNH₄PO₄·6H₂O Struvite MgO Magnesium oxide MgSO₄ Magnesium sulfate H₃PO₄ Phosphoric acid Mg(OH)₂ Magnesium hydroxide Ca₃(PO₄)₂ Calcium phosphate

FAQ

What is the molar mass of Mg3(PO4)2?

The molar mass of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2) is 262.855 g/mol.

How do you calculate the molar mass of Mg3(PO4)2?

Multiply the atomic mass of each element by the number of its atoms in Mg3(PO4)2, then add the results: 3 × 24.305 (Mg) + 2 × 30.974 (P) + 8 × 15.999 (O) = 262.855 g/mol.

What percentage of Mg3(PO4)2 is Oxygen?

Oxygen makes up 48.69% of the mass of magnesium phosphate (Mg3(PO4)2).