Tricalcium Phosphate (sometimes abbreviated TCP) is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid with the chemical formula Ca3(PO4)2. It is also known as tribasic calcium phosphate and bone phosphate of lime (BPL). It is a white solid of low solubility. Most commercial samples of "tricalcium phosphate" are in fact hydroxyapatite.
| SN | Items | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White powder |
| 2 | Tricalcium phosphate (as Ca) | 34.0-40.0% |
| 3 | Heavy metal (as Pb) | ≤ 10mg/kg |
| 4 | Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2mg/kg |
| 5 | Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3mg/kg |
| 6 | Fluoride (F) | ≤ 75mg/kg |
| 7 | Loss on ignition | ≤ 10.0% |
| 8 | Clarity | Pass test |
| 9 | Grain size (D50) | 2-3µm |
Besides medicinal purposes, tricalcium phosphate is used as an anti-caking agent in manufacturing and agriculture. It is widely available and inexpensive. These qualities, combined with its ability to separate materials, have made it popular around the world.
Widely used as Calcium supplements, pH regulator, buffering agents, nutrition supplements, and anti-caking agent in food production. Used in flour products to prevent caking, in food industries to add Calcium and Phosphorus to promote bone growth, and in milk, candy, pudding, condiments, and meat products to regulate acidity, enhance flavor, and improve nutrition.
Tricalcium Phosphate is widely used as nutrition supplements and anti-caking agent in beverage formulations, particularly in solid drinks to effectively prevent caking.
Widely utilized as an advanced material in pharmaceutical applications, particularly in modern treatments for bone defects to facilitate and accelerate bone tissue ingrowth.
Widely applied as a crucial Calcium supplement in agriculture and animal feed additives, supplying essential Calcium and Phosphorus to promote optimal bone growth in livestock.
