What is Dicalcium phosphate?
'''Dicalcium phosphate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is CaHPO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[calcium]], [[hydrogen]], and [[phosphate]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Dicalcium phosphate is a white solid. It does not dissolve in water. It can be thought of as [[phosphoric acid]] where two of the hydrogen ions are replaced with calcium ions. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting phosphoric acid with [[calcium hydroxide]]. It can also be made by reacting [[sulfuric acid]] with a certain amount of [[tricalcium phosphate]]. ==Uses== It is used in fertilizers. It is also used in vitamin tablets. It is used to make sure chickens get calcium. ==Related pages== *[[Monocalcium phosphate]] *[[Tricalcium phosphate]] [[Category:Phosphorus compounds]] [[Category:Calcium compounds]]