Superphosphate

Ca(H₂PO₄)₂

IUPAC: Calcium dihydrogen phosphate

CAS: 7758-23-8

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Massa atômica
Hydrogen	H	4	1,0080
Oxygen	O	8	15,9990
Phosphorus	P	2	30,9740
Calcium	Ca	1	40,0780

Composição elemental

Hydrogen ×4

1,7%

Oxygen ×8

54,7%

Phosphorus ×2

26,5%

Calcium ×1

17,1%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

✦ 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]

Propriedades

Tipo: salt
Estado: solid
Massa molar: 234,05 g/mol
Densidade: 2,2200 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão: 109,0 °C
Solubilidade: 18 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 233,9007
TPSA: 161,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 4
H-Bond Acceptors: 8
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 49,0

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 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).