Calcium dihydrogen phosphate (Ca(H2PO4)2)-Powder

Characteristic




Monocalcium phosphate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(H2PO4)2. It is commonly found as the monohydrate ("MCP" or "MCP-M"), Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O. Both salts are colourless solids. 




Chemical formula：Ca(H2PO4)2

Molar mass：234.05 g/mol

Appearance：White powder

Density：2.220 g/cm3

Melting point：109 °C (228 °F; 382 K)

Boiling point：203 °C (397 °F; 476 K) (decomposes)

Solubility in water：2 g/100 mL

Refractive index (nD)：1.5176

Crystal structure：Triclinic




Application




Calcium dihydrogen phosphate is an important component in phosphate fertilizers such as superphosphate.It is also used as a food additive.It can also be used as animal feed additive.