| − | '''Phosphate''' is an important [[Polyatomic Ion]]. Its Chemical formula is <math>PO_4^{3-}</math>. | + | '''Phosphate''' is an important [[Polyatomic Ion]]. Phosphates comprise major components of [[detergents]], [[oxidizers]], and [[hydrolyzingin agents]]. Its Chemical formula is <math>PO_4^{3-}</math>. |