| Wave number (cm-1) |
Frequency Assignment |
| Control |
Treated |
| 2975 |
3357 |
O-H stretching due to water of crystallization |
| 2826-2871 |
2914-3111 |
PO-H asymmetrical stretching |
| 2359 |
2350 |
PO-H symmetrical stretching |
| 1717-1760 |
1701-1717 |
O=P-OH deformation vibration |
| 1159-1356 |
1132-1260 |
P=O stretching |
| 1075 |
1057 |
P-O stretching |
| 949 |
953 |
PO-H bending |
| 548 |
540 |
Out of plane P-OH bending |