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The structure of phosphorous acid, H3PO3. The structure of hypophosphorous acid, H3PO2. A schematic diagram of a contact-process sulfuric acid converter. double refraction Calcite is a low-temperature form of calcium carbonate, an oxygen-containing acid, or oxyacid. Transparent calcite is sometimes called Iceland spar.
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Also Known As oxygen acid • oxy acid

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The structure of phosphorous acid, H3PO3.
The structure of hypophosphorous acid, H3PO2.
A schematic diagram of a contact-process sulfuric acid converter.
double refraction
Calcite is a low-temperature form of calcium carbonate, an oxygen-containing acid, or oxyacid. Transparent calcite is sometimes called Iceland spar.
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