Synthesis and characterization of CeIV(PO4)(HPO4)0.5(H2O)0.5

The title compound has been prepared from cerium oxide nanoparticules and phosphoric acid under hydrothermal treatment. Its structure is described and several characterizations (SEM, 31P NMR, IR and Raman spectroscopy, TGA) are reported, allowing a clear differentiation of the phosphates.