Monocalcium Phosphate 22%

Chemical appearance:
Monocalcium phosphate occurs as a white or slightly dull powder or granules. It does not have a distinct smell. It is soluble in water and does not ignite when exposed to flames.

Chemical application and strengths:
One of the most popular uses of monocalcium phosphate is it use a leavening agent. Here manufacturers may combine the monohydrate and anhydrous types.

It releases a leavening gas from the baking soda when mixed with flour. This results in fine grains in the resulting leavened dough for baking.

Feed Additive:
Monocalcium phosphate is also used as a feed additive for various animal feeds such as poultry, cattle, and goat feeds.

It added to the feeds to offer phosphorus and calcium that is needed in their bodies for strong bone formation.

The feed additive and the one used for leavening bread is in a more pure form than the industrial compounds

The compound is also used as a food additive. A combination of phosphorus and calcium helps in the repair of body tissues and bones. It also strengthens teeth and various body cells.

Fertilizer Production:
Monocalcium phosphates are also used in the production of superphosphate fertilizers. In the process, a phosphate rock is treated with acids to create triple superphosphate. The residue from the process is then used in the conversion of aluminum ore into aluminummetal.

When sulphuric acid is used in the process, the resulting product contains phosphogypsum and is called a single Superphosphate fertilizer.