Monocalcium phosphate

Monocalcium phosphate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is . It contains calcium and dihydrogen phosphate ions.

Properties
Monocalcium phosphate is a colorless solid. It dissolves a little in water to make an acidic solution. It is made by replacing one of the hydrogen ions in phosphoric acid with a calcium ion. 

Preparation
It is made by reacting tricalcium phosphate rock with sulfuric acid. This makes monocalcium phosphate.

Uses
It is used in baking powder. When it is dissolved in water, it makes an acidic solution which reacts with the sodium bicarbonate to make carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide makes it rise. It is also used in fertilizers.

Related pages
Dicalcium phosphate
Sodium phosphate

Category:Phosphates
Category:Calcium compounds