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Calcium phosphate occurs in three forms: monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic. All are used as fertilizers and buffers as well as in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Tribasic calcium phosphate, or [[calcium hydroxyapatite]], is found in [[bone|bones]], [[antler|antlers]], [[tooth|teeth]], and [[ivory]]. | Calcium phosphate occurs in three forms: monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic. All are used as fertilizers and buffers as well as in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Tribasic calcium phosphate, or [[calcium hydroxyapatite]], is found in [[bone|bones]], [[antler|antlers]], [[tooth|teeth]], and [[ivory]]. | ||
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| + | Phosphate of lime | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:38, 22 October 2022
Description
Calcium phosphate occurs in three forms: monobasic, dibasic, and tribasic. All are used as fertilizers and buffers as well as in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Tribasic calcium phosphate, or Calcium hydroxyapatite, is found in bones, antlers, teeth, and Ivory.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Phosphate of lime