Calcium phosphate

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Calcium phosphate
Chemical formula Ca3(PO4)2
OTP appearance grey/white solid 
Molar Mass(g/mol) 310.18 
Density(g/cc) 3.14 
Solubility in water(g/L) insoluble
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Calcium phosphate is an important natural source of calcium and phosphorus. It can be consumed as a dietary supplement.

Uses

Other

Natural occurrence

  • Occurs naturally in milk
  • Occurs naturally in bone
  • Occurs naturally in the mineral apatite

Hazards

  • None

Production

Extraction

Synthesis

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