Tricalcium Phosphate
Calcium Phosphate is the calcium salt of phosphoric acid with widely used applications. This agent can be used as a countermeasure for exposure to strontium and radium radionuclides. Upon oral uptake, calcium phosphate competes for and blocks the absorption of radium (Ra-226) and strontium (Sr-90) in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Calcium phosphate is an odorless white solid. Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) Tricalcium bis(phosphate) is a calcium phosphate.
- Synonyms
- Calcium Phosphate Tribasic, E 341, Hydroxyapatite, TCP, Tricalcium Orthophosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate Orthophosphate
- Chemical Formula
- Ca3(PO4)2
- CAS Number
- 1306-06-5
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 310.2 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 1391 °C
- Density
- 3.14 g/cc
- Forms
- Powder, White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Beverage processing
- Baking
- Pharmaceuticals
- Personal care
- Animal feed
- Cosmetic products
- Macronutrient