👉 Phorate is a chemical compound that forms when a metal or its oxide reacts with water. It can be produced industrially by heating a metal in a solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and potassium carbonate (K2CO3). The reaction involves the formation of hydrogen chloride (HCl) and carbon dioxide gas (CO2), which are released as a byproduct. Phorate is used in various industries, including papermaking, glass production, and industrial fertilizers.