Tricalcium Phosphate
Description
Tricalcium Phosphate is a white, odorless and tasteless powder which is stable in air
Also known as
Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate,Tribasic, Calcium Hydroxide Phosphate, Tricalcium Orthophosphate, Hydroxyapatite
Chemical Structure
Chemical Formula
Ca3(PO4)2
CAS Number
7758-87-4 (alternate CAS registry 12167-74-7 and 1306-06-5)
Uses
A nutritional supplement in processed foods, Free-flow agent for dry beverage, free-flow control agent for powdered materials, source of calcium and phosphorous in nutritional supplements,
agriculture, and others.
Properties
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Property
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Typical
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Boiling Point
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N/A
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Specific Gravity
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N/A
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Appearance / Odor
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White powder, no odor
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Solubility in Water
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sparingly
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Melting Point
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1670C
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pH
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N/A
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Molecular Weight
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1004.6
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