tricalciumfosfaat
Tricalciumfosfaat, also known as calcium phosphate tribasic, is a chemical compound with the formula Ca3(PO4)2. It is a salt of calcium and the tribasic form of phosphoric acid. Tricalciumfosfaat occurs naturally in milk and is a major component of bone and teeth. Industrially, it is produced by the reaction of calcium hydroxide with phosphoric acid.
In its pure form, tricalciumfosfaat is a white, odorless powder. It is practically insoluble in water but
One of its primary uses is as a food additive, designated by the E number E341(iii). It
Tricalciumfosfaat is also used in pharmaceuticals as an excipient, acting as a binder or filler in tablets.