Tricalcium Phosphate

CAS NO.: 7758-87-4

Molecular Formula: Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Molecular Weight: 310.18

Tricalcium phosphate is a white, odorless powder commonly used as a food additive, nutritional supplement, and antacid. It is also utilized in ceramics and dental applications.

Snowhite Tricalcium Phosphate products are classified into:

• Tricalcium Phosphate tech grade
• Tricalcium Phosphate food grade
• Tricalcium Phosphate feed grade

Main Applications:

Used as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods, a calcium supplement, a polishing agent in toothpaste, and in ceramic and enamel production.

Typical Properties:

Property	Value
Appearance	White powder
Assay	≥99.0%
Melting Point	1670°C
Density	3.14 g/cm³
Solubility in Water	Insoluble
Flash Point	Non-flammable
Storage	Store in a dry and well-ventilated place

 

Tricalcium Phosphate tech grade

Test Item	Unit	Specification
Purity (Tricalcium Phosphate)	%	≥98.0
Appearance	-	White powder, no visible mechanical impurities
Phosphorus Pentoxide Content	%	≥41.0
Calcium Oxide Content	%	≥38.0
Water Content	%	≤1.0
Hydrochloric Acid Insoluble Substances	%	≤0.2
Fluoride Content	%	≤0.1
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	mg/kg	≤30
Arsenic Content	mg/kg	≤50

 

Tricalcium Phosphate food grade 

Test Item	Unit	Specification
Purity (Tricalcium Phosphate)	%	98.0~103.0
Appearance	-	White powder, no visible mechanical impurities, no foreign odor
Phosphorus Pentoxide Content	%	39.0~45.0
Calcium Oxide Content	%	36.0~40.0
Water Content	%	≤1.0
Fluoride Content	mg/kg	≤75
Lead (Pb)	mg/kg	≤2
Arsenic (As)	mg/kg	≤3

 

Tricalcium Phosphate feed grade

Test Item	Unit	Specification
Purity (Tricalcium Phosphate)	%	≥98.0
Appearance	-	White powder, no visible mechanical impurities, no foreign odor
Phosphorus Pentoxide Content	%	≥41.0
Calcium Oxide Content	%	≥38.0
Water Content	%	≤1.0
Fluoride Content	mg/kg	≤1800
Lead (Pb)	mg/kg	≤30
Arsenic (As)	mg/kg	≤10
Total Plate Count	CFU/g	≤10000