Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

IUPAC: Tricalcium phosphate

CAS: 7758-87-4

Visão geral

Tricalcium phosphate is the main mineral component of bone and tooth enamel. Hydroxyapatite, its natural form, makes up about 70% of bone mass.

Composição

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Massa atômica
Oxygen	O	8	15,9990
Phosphorus	P	2	30,9740
Calcium	Ca	3	40,0780

Composição elemental

Oxygen ×8

41,3%

Phosphorus ×2

20,0%

Calcium ×3

38,8%

Usos

• Bone and dental implant
• Food additive (anti-caking)
• Fertilizer
• Calcium supplement

Curiosidades

✦ Your skeleton stores about 1 kg of calcium phosphate, continuously remodeled throughout life

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo: salt
Estado: solid
Massa molar: 310,18 g/mol
Densidade: 3,1400 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão: 1670,0 °C
Solubilidade: 0.002 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 309,7946
TPSA: 173,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 8
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 13
Complexity: 36,0

Compostos relacionados

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 Calcium Phosphate?

Calcium Phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Tricalcium phosphate.

What is the molecular weight of Calcium Phosphate?

Calcium Phosphate has a molar mass of 310.18 g/mol.

What state is Calcium Phosphate at room temperature?

Calcium Phosphate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Calcium Phosphate organic or inorganic?

Calcium Phosphate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Calcium Phosphate?

Calcium Phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Phosphorus (P), Calcium (Ca).