What is Calcium phosphate?
'''Calcium phosphate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is Ca<sub>3</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>, although there are other formulas, like Ca<sub>2</sub>HPO<sub>4</sub> ([[dicalcium phosphate]]) and Ca(H<sub>2</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub> ([[monocalcium phosphate]]). It is made of [[calcium]] and [[phosphate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== It is a white or gray solid. It becomes more [[solution|insoluble]] when heated; most chemicals become more soluble (more easily dissolved). ==Occurrence== It is found in teeth, bones, and milk, as well as in the ground. ==Uses== It is used to make [[phosphoric acid]]. It is used to make [[fertilizer]]. It is also used in bovine milk ==Related pages== *[[Calcium carbonate]] *[[Calcium chloride]] *[[Phosphite]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Calcium compounds]]