{"id":148967,"date":"2022-03-21T09:50:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T04:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/calcium-phosphate-characteristics-structure-solubility-and-health-hazards\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T19:37:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T14:07:32","slug":"calcium-phosphate-characteristics-structure-solubility-and-health-hazards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/","title":{"rendered":"Calcium Phosphate \u2013 Characteristics, Structure, Solubility and Health Hazards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#What_is_Calcium_Phosphate_Properties_of_Calcium_Phosphate_-_Ca3PO42_Uses_of_Calcium_Phosphate\" title=\"What is Calcium Phosphate? ; Properties of Calcium Phosphate &#8211; Ca3(PO4)2 ; Uses of Calcium Phosphate\">What is Calcium Phosphate? ; Properties of Calcium Phosphate &#8211; Ca3(PO4)2 ; Uses of Calcium Phosphate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Characteristics_of_Calcium_Phosphate\" title=\"Characteristics of Calcium Phosphate\">Characteristics of Calcium Phosphate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Calcium_Phosphate_Preparation\" title=\"Calcium Phosphate Preparation\">Calcium Phosphate Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Structure_of_Ca3PO42\" title=\"Structure of Ca3(PO4)2\">Structure of Ca3(PO4)2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Solubility_of_Calcium_Phosphate_Ca3PO42_in_water\" title=\"Solubility of Calcium Phosphate Ca3(PO4)2 in water\">Solubility of Calcium Phosphate Ca3(PO4)2 in water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Occurrence_of_Calcium_Phosphate_in_Soils\" title=\"Occurrence of Calcium Phosphate in Soils\">Occurrence of Calcium Phosphate in Soils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/calcium-phosphate\/#Health_Hazards_of_Calcium_Phosphate\" title=\"Health Hazards of Calcium Phosphate\">Health Hazards of Calcium Phosphate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Calcium_Phosphate_Properties_of_Calcium_Phosphate_-_Ca3PO42_Uses_of_Calcium_Phosphate\"><\/span>What is Calcium Phosphate? ; Properties of Calcium Phosphate &#8211; Ca3(PO4)2 ; Uses of Calcium Phosphate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is a mineral found in bones and teeth and is also used as a dietary supplement. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. It is slightly soluble in dilute acids and is soluble in alkalis. It is used as a fertilizer, in food production, and in toothpaste.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calcium-phosphate-characteristics-structure-solubility-and-health-hazards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calcium-phosphate-characteristics-structure-solubility-and-health-hazards.jpg?v=1647836435 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calcium-phosphate-characteristics-structure-solubility-and-health-hazards-300x212.jpg?v=1647836435 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics_of_Calcium_Phosphate\"><\/span>Characteristics of Calcium Phosphate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is a mineral found in the body and is also a component of bone. It is also known as hydroxyapatite. Calcium phosphate is a salt of calcium and phosphate. It is white and crystalline and has a salty taste. It is soluble in water and is insoluble in alcohol.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calcium_Phosphate_Preparation\"><\/span>Calcium Phosphate Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium phosphate can be prepared by reacting calcium oxide with phosphoric acid, according to the following equation:<\/p>\n<p>CaO (s) + H 3 PO 4 (aq) \u2192 Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 (aq) + H 2 O (l)<\/p>\n<p>The calcium phosphate precipitate can be collected by filtering the reaction mixture, and the precipitate can be dried to produce the desired product.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structure_of_Ca3PO42\"><\/span>Structure of Ca3(PO4)2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The structure of Ca3(PO4)2 is composed of Ca2+ cations and PO4 3- anions. The Ca2+ cations are arranged in a cubic structure, while the PO4 3- anions are arranged in a tetrahedral structure. There is a total of eight Ca2+ cations and sixteen PO4 3- anions in the structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solubility_of_Calcium_Phosphate_Ca3PO42_in_water\"><\/span>Solubility of Calcium Phosphate Ca3(PO4)2 in water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The solubility of calcium phosphate in water is about 1.5 grams per 100 milliliters at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Occurrence_of_Calcium_Phosphate_in_Soils\"><\/span>Occurrence of Calcium Phosphate in Soils<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In soils, calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2) is a mineral that is found in small quantities. It is an important plant nutrient, and is used by plants to form structural components of their cells. It is also necessary for the plants to uptake other nutrients from the soil.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is not very soluble in water, so it is not often found in the soil&#8217;s water-soluble fraction. It is more likely to be found in the soil&#8217;s solid fraction, where it is bound to other minerals or to organic matter.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is not very mobile in soils, so it can be difficult for plants to uptake it from the soil. When it is available, plants will absorb it from the soil through their roots. It can also be absorbed by plants through their leaves, if it is present in a soluble form.<\/p>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is an important plant nutrient, and is necessary for the plants to form structural components of their cells. It is also necessary for the plants to uptake other nutrients from the soil<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Hazards_of_Calcium_Phosphate\"><\/span>Health Hazards of Calcium Phosphate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium phosphate is a mineral that is found in the body and is also a component of many foods. It is also used as a dietary supplement and is available in pill form. Calcium phosphate is used to treat and prevent bone loss, and to improve bone health. It is also used to improve dental health.<\/p>\n<p>There are some health hazards associated with calcium phosphate. It can cause constipation, and it can also interfere with the absorption of other minerals, such as iron and zinc. It can also increase the risk of kidney stones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Calcium Phosphate? ; Properties of Calcium Phosphate &#8211; Ca3(PO4)2 ; Uses of Calcium Phosphate Calcium phosphate is a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Calcium Phosphate \u2013 Characteristics, Structure, Solubility and Health Hazards","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Learn about calcium phosphate topic of chemistry in details explained by subject experts on infinitylearn.com. 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