A dibasic calcium, dicalcium phosphate can usually be seen as a dihydrate, which can be converted into the anhydrous form. It consists of around 23% calcium in its anyhydrous form. With a water solubility of 0.02 g per 100 ml at 25 °C, it is practically insoluble in water.
SYNONYMS of Dicalcium PhosphatePROPERTIES of Dicalcium Phosphate :
- Dicalcium phosphate has molecular mass of 172.088.
- Dicalcium phosphate is insoluble in water.
USES of Dicalcium Phosphate :
- Dicalcium phosphate is used as a dietary supplement in prepared breakfast cereals, dog treats, enriched flour, and noodle products.
- It is used as a feed for poultry.
It is used as a tableting agent in some pharmaceutical preparations.
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