alpha -Zirconium phosphate (alpha -ZrP) has been prepared in various transition metal containing forms, and their structure (identified by XRD), thermal behaviour and specific surface area were determined and their electrical resistivity was measured. On the basis of experimental data, the monoclinic cell parameters for Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) containing crystalline zirconium phosphates were calculated. They showed characteristic thermal decomposition and have different higher specific conductivity than a-zirconium phosphate.