Tricalcium phosphate

 

Tricalcium 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
NFPA 704	0 1 0

Calcium phosphate is an important natural source of calcium and phosphorus. It can be consumed as a dietary supplement.

Uses

Other

• Primary chemical and nutritional source of phosphorus and calcium

Natural occurrence

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

Hazards

• None

Disposal

• Calcium phosphate(s) can be discarded into the environment.