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Super phosphate is calcium dihydrogen phosphate. It can be prepared by reacting sulfuric acid with calcium phosphate :
Calcium phosphate + Sulfuric acid ----> Calcium sulfate + Calcium dihydrogen phosphate
3 Ca3(PO4)2 + 6 H2SO4 ----> 6 CaSO4 + 3 Ca(H2PO4)2
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What are the most popular phosphates?
The are calcium and sodium phosphates.
Phosphates in fertilizer?
Yes, some fertilizers have phosphates in them.
Are phosphates soluble?
Most phosphates are soluble. There are some such as AlPO4 which are not.
What are the super phosphates?
superphosphates are water soluble fertilisers and are used extensively to promote root growth especially plants belonging to the clover family .They are manufactured by mixing finely ground rock phosphates with sulphuric acid (produced by burning sulphur and absobing the SO2 gas produced in water). The final product is a mixture of dicalcium phosphate and calcium sulphate. Brian Robertson New Zealand
Are phosphates alkaline?
No, phosphates are acidic, they for phosphoric acid with is a fairly reactive acid.
Why where phosphates removed from laundry detergent?
Simply because phosphates are harmful to the environment. Due to advances in science, and experimentation, there are safer alternatives to using phosphates.
What jellies or animal foods have phosphoric acid in them?
Those jellies or animal foods which are prepared by using animals bones have phosphates and when the cook in vinegar or acidic fats then phosphoric acid may exists in the food.
What is the chemical fomula for sodium phosphates?
Sodium phosphates are: Na3PO4, Na2HPO4, NaH2PO4 with the corresponding hydrates..
Happens to the phosphates when plants and animals die?
Phosphates are returned to the water when plants and animals die.
How many phosphates does atp contain?
ATP = Adenosine Tri Phosphate , which means 3 Phosphates.
How do you test for nitrates and phosphates in water?
For phosphates you can use molybdate solution but be careful it contains sulfuric acid.
What is Phosphatic fertilizers?
Phosphates are excellent fertilizers. The presence of phosphorous in the soil is vital for successful plat propagation. There are two important phosphatic fertilizers - Super Phosphatic and Triple Phosphatic fertilizers.
