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900205

Tricalcium phosphate

powder, 4 μm, ≥80 m2g

Synonym(s):

β-Tricalcium Phosphate, Bone phosphate of lime, Calcium orthophosphate, Calcium tertiary phosphate, Tribasic calcium phosphate, Tricalcium diphosphate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
Ca3(PO4)2
CAS Number:
7758-87-4
PubChem Substance ID:
329769790
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
231-840-8
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description

Total Heavy Metals: ≤20 ppm

form

powder

composition

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

reaction suitability

core: calcium

surface area

≥80 m2/g

particle size

4 μm, 4.0 μm±2.0 μm

SMILES string

O=P(O)(O)O.O=P(O)(O)O.[Ca].[Ca].[Ca]

InChI

1S/3Ca.2H3O4P.6H/c;;;2*1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;/h;;;2*(H3,1,2,3,4);;;;;;

InChI key

ICMNCASQGLGEKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Tricalcium phosphate or tribasic calcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid with the formula Ca3(PO4)2. This material is a white powder consisting of particles with a size from 2-6 microns and a high surface area exceeding 80 m2/g.

Application

Hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate are bioactive ceramic materials and they find applications as bone grafts, fillers and coating material for metal implants.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

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