Dicalcium phosphate
Dicalcium phosphate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is CaHPO4. It contains calcium, hydrogen, and phosphate ions.
Properties
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]It is used in fertilizers. It is also used in vitamin tablets. It is used to make sure chickens get calcium.