Dicalcium phosphate facts for kids
Dicalcium phosphate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CaHPO4. It contains calcium, hydrogen, and phosphate ions.
Properties
Dicalcium phosphate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It can be thought of as phosphoric acid where two of the hydrogen ions are replaced with calcium ions.
Preparation
It can be made by reacting phosphoric acid with calcium hydroxide. It can also be made by reacting sulfuric acid with a certain amount of tricalcium phosphate.
Uses
It is used in fertilizers. It is also used in vitamin tablets. It is used to make sure chickens get calcium.
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Images for kids
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Portion of the lattice of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, highlighting the 8-coordinated Ca2+ center and the location the protons on three ligands (green = calcium, red = oxygen, orange = phosphorus, white = hydrogen)
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See also
In Spanish: Fosfato hidrogenado de calcio para niños
