Project Description
Monocalcium Phosphate
Synonyms: Monobasic calcium phosphate; Monocalcium orthophosphate; Calcium dihydrogen phosphate
Molecular formula: anhydrous Ca(H2PO4)2; monohydrate Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O
Molecular weight: anhydrous 234.05; monohydrate 252.07
CAS Number: 7758-23-8; 10031-30-8
INS Number: E341 (i)
Einecs: 231-837-1
Properties: White powder and crystals. It may lose crystal water when heated to 100℃. Soluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid, slightly soluble in water (1.8%). It commonly contains free phosphoric acid and hygroscopicity(30℃). Its water solution is acidic.
Specifications:
| Item | Anhydrous E341(i) EC | Monohydrate E341(i) EC |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (On the dried basis) | ≥95% | ≥95% |
| P2O5 | 55.5%-61.1% | - |
| CaO | 23.0-27.5% | 19.0-24.8% |
| Loss on drying (105 °C, 4 hours) | 14.0%max | 17.5%max |
| Loss on ignition (800 °C ± 25 °C , 30 minutes) | 17.5%max | 25.0%max |
| Arsenic | 0.0001%max | 0.0001%max |
| Fluorine | 0.003%max | 0.003%max |
| Lead | 0.0001%max | 0.0001%max |
| Cadmium | 0.0001%max | 0.0001%max |
| Mercury | 0.0001%max | 0.0001%max |
Uses: Monocalcium phosphate anhydrous, also known as calcium dihydrogen phosphate, has several comprehensive applications across various industries. Some of the notable applications include:
1. Food industry: It is commonly used as a leavening agent in baked goods, such as bread, cakes, and pastries. Monocalcium phosphate reacts with baking soda to release carbon dioxide, which helps dough and batter to rise and create a light, fluffy texture.
2. Beverage industry: Monocalcium phosphate can be used as a buffering agent in the production of beverages. It helps to adjust the pH and prevent changes in acidity, maintaining the desired flavor and stability of the product.
3. Pharmaceutical industry: It is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. Monocalcium phosphate serves as a diluent and binder, providing necessary hardness and compressibility to the dosage forms.
4. Animal feed: Monocalcium phosphate is commonly used as a source of phosphorus and calcium in animal feed formulations. It helps to support healthy bone development and overall growth in livestock and poultry.
5. Fertilizer industry: It is used as a source of phosphorus in fertilizers, providing essential nutrients to promote plant growth and improve crop yield.
6. Water treatment: Monocalcium phosphate can be utilized as a water treatment agent to control corrosion and scale formation in cooling towers and boilers.
7. Industrial applications: It is used as an additive in some industrial processes, such as metal treatment, ceramics production, and wastewater treatment.
Packing: In PP+PE bags of 25kgs net each, we can provide packages according to the customer’s requirement.
Storage: At a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Shelf life: 24 months.
