Calcium phosphate
The term calcium phosphate refers to a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions (Ca2+) together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. Calcium phosphates are white solids of nutritional value and are found in many living organisms, e.g., bone mineral and tooth enamel. In milk, it exists in a colloidal form in micelles bound to casein protein with magnesium, zinc, and citrate–collectively referred to as colloidal calcium phosphate (CCP). Various calcium phosphate minerals are used in the production of phosphoric acid and fertilizers. Overuse of certain forms of calcium phosphate can lead to nutrient-containing surface runoff and subsequent adverse effects upon receiving waters such as algal blooms and eutrophication (over-enrichment with nutrients and minerals).
Calcium Phosphate nanowires seen in SEM | |
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| E number | E341 (antioxidants, ...) |
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| Properties | |
| Ca3(PO4)2 | |
| Molar mass | 310.18 g/mol |
| Appearance | White Solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 3.14 g/cu cm |
| Melting point | 1,670 °C (3,040 °F; 1,940 K) |
| Practically insoluble with water | |
| Solubility in Ethanol | Insoluble with ethanol (also acetic acid) |
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| H315, H319, H335 | |
| P101, P102, P103, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338 | |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
| Flash point | Non-flammable |
| Safety data sheet (SDS) | fishersci.com |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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