Chemistry (including Biochemistry)/compound formula

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What is the correct chemical formula for the compound "sodium aluminum phosphate"?

must settle dispute with friend. i say it's Na3AlPO4.

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It is a very complicated compound and there are two forms.The name is very misleading and depends on the pH at formation.  Even if you go for a simple formula from the name, it would most likely be Na3Al(PO4)2.  Do a google search for much more information.

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Sodium Aluminum Phosphate NaAl3H14(PO4)8 ·4H2O Acidic Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Acidic 7785-88-8 949.9

KASAL
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate Na8Al2(OH)2(PO4)4 + DSP Basic Sodium Aluminum PHosphate Basic 7785-88-8 652
DSP is disodium phosphate

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