Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate

Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate is an inorganic compound and an important food additive with the chemical formula CaHPO4. It is commonly used in food processing as a buffer, stabilizer, nutritional enhancer, etc. Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate is slightly soluble in water and can be dissolved in acidic solution to form calcium dihydrogen phosphate.

Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate is a versatile inorganic compound that has a wide range of uses in different industries:

1. Food Industry:

   - Acts as a buffer to help maintain the pH of food, which affects the taste and stability of food.

   - Acts as an emulsifier to help mix immiscible liquids such as oil and water.

   - Acts as a stabilizer to improve the texture of food and prevent ingredient separation.

   - Acts as an acidity regulator to control the acid-base balance of foods.

   - As a nutritional fortifier, it provides calcium and enhances the nutritional value of food.

   - Used in bakery products as a source of nutrients for yeast to help the dough rise.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry:

   - As a filler or diluent for tablets and capsules.

   - As a buffer or stabilizer in pharmaceutical processes.

   - Used in toothpaste, as an abrasive and cleaning agent.

3. Agriculture and Feed Industry:

   - Provides essential minerals as a source of calcium and phosphorus for animal feed.

   - Used in fertilizers to provide phosphorus and calcium needed for plant growth.

4. Ceramics and glass industry:

   - As a component of ceramic materials, affecting their sintering properties and the mechanical properties of the final product.

   - In glass manufacturing, it can be used as a flux and stabilizer.

5. Water Treatment & Cleaners:

   - As an ingredient in water treatment agents to help control the hardness of water.

   - In detergents, as abrasives and stain removers.

6. Other Uses:

   - As an ingredient in toothpaste, it helps clean and polish teeth.

   - In dentistry, it is used in the manufacture of artificial teeth and restorative materials.