Phosphotungstic acid was prepared however it did not turn into a solid when placed on the rotary evaporator, it instead formed a pale yellow slurry. Why might this have happened?

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Phosphotungstic acid was prepared however it did not turn into a solid when placed on the rotary evaporator, it instead formed a pale yellow slurry. Why might this have happened?

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