DCP is a White,monoclinic crystalline power; odourless;tasteless, relative density: 2.32 ;slightly soluble in water, soluble in dilute Hydrochloric,Nitric and Acetic acid. Steady in air,when heated to 120?,it loses crystal water.
Application
The DCP Anhydrous is not only calcium nutrition enhancer but also used as phosphorus fortifier, so it is usually used in the food both calcium and phosphorus supplement. Besides, it is also used as buffering agent, loosening agent, flour modifier, nutritional supplement, emulsifier, curing agent, antioxidant, stabilizer, quality improver, etc.
DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (DCP)
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Chemical Name |
Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate |
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Synonyms |
Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate Dihydrate |
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Molecular Formula |
CaHPO4 |
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HS Code |
28352520 |
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CAS NO. |
7789-77-7 |
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Standard Executed |
FCC/E341ii/USP |
Technical Specification
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Name of index |
Food Grade Standard |
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Appearance |
White powder |
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Content(As CaHPO4·2 H2O),% |
97.0~105.0 |
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Loss on ignition,% |
2 4.5~26.5 |
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Heavy metal(As Pb),% |
≤0.0015 |
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Pb, % |
≤0.0002 |
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Arsenic (As),% |
≤0.0003 |
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Fluorides(As F),% |
≤0.005 |
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Acid-insoluble Substances,% |
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