Monocalcium phosphate

• Chemical formula           Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O

• Identification           .....CAS/EINECS NO: 7758-23-8/231-837-1

• Process           Monocalcium phosphate is obtained by reaction of a calcium                     ..source with purified feed grade phosphoric acid or by reaction of                     ..dicalcium phosphate feed grade with purified feed grade                               ..phosphoric acid.

• Chemical characteristics (typical)

  Total phosphorus	22 - 22.7%
  Soluble phosphorus:
  in 2% citric acid	>95%
  in alk. amm. citrate	>95%
  in water	>75%
  Calcium	15 - 17.5%
  Ca : P ratio	0.8 : 1
  pH (1% solution)	3,5 -4,5
  Insoluble in HCl	0,5 - 1 %
  Moisture	0.3 - 1%
  Undesirable substances	conform to the European Directives

• Physical properties (typical)

  Appearance	granulated colour off white
  Apparent density	loose 0.85 - 1.0 kg/dm3 tapped 1.0 - 1.1 kg/dm3

• Handling, storage, toxicity

  Handling	avoid dust formation
  Storage	in a dry place
  Shelf life	minimum 3 years
  Toxicity	non toxic

• Specific advantages
            High phosphorus concentration
            Ca : P ratio 0.8 : 1
            Granulated, free flowing