Calcium phosphate
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Chemical formula | Ca3(PO4)2 |
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OTP appearance | grey/white solid |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 310.18 |
Density(g/cc) | 3.14 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | insoluble |
NFPA 704 |
Calcium phosphate is an important natural source of calcium and phosphorus. It can be consumed as a dietary supplement.
Uses
Other
- Primary chemical and nutitional source of phosphorus and calcium
Natural occurrence
- Occurs naturally in milk
- Occurs naturally in bone
- Occurs naturally in the mineral apatite
Hazards
- None