Superphosphate

Ca(H₂PO₄)₂

IUPAC: Calcium dihydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7758-23-8

Ikhtisar

Single superphosphate was the first commercial fertilizer, produced since the 1840s. It provides both phosphorus and calcium to crops.

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Oxygen O 8 15,9990
Phosphorus P 2 30,9740
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Komposisi Elemental

H
Hydrogen ×4
1,7%
O
Oxygen ×8
54,7%
P
Phosphorus ×2
26,5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
17,1%

Kegunaan

  • • Phosphorus fertilizer
  • • Calcium supplement for soil
  • • Animal feed additive

Fakta Menarik

  • ✦ The first industrial fertilizer ever produced, patented by John Bennet Lawes in 1842

Structure

SMILES

OP(=O)(O)[O-].OP(=O)(O)[O-].[Ca+2]

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
234,05 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,2200 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
109,0 °C
Kelarutan
18 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
233,9007
TPSA
161,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
8
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
49,0

Senyawa Terkait

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Superphosphate?
Superphosphate (Ca(H₂PO₄)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium dihydrogen phosphate.
What is the molecular weight of Superphosphate?
Superphosphate has a molar mass of 234.05 g/mol.
What state is Superphosphate at room temperature?
Superphosphate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Superphosphate organic or inorganic?
Superphosphate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Superphosphate?
Superphosphate (Ca(H₂PO₄)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Calcium (Ca).