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Chemical appearance: Monocalcium phosphate occurs as a white or slightly dull powder or granules. It does not have a distinct smell. It is soluble in water and does not ignite when exposed to flames. Chemical application and strengths: One of the most popular uses of monocalcium phosphate is it use a leavening agent. Here manufacturers may combine the monohydrate and anhydrous types. It releases a leavening gas from the baking soda when mixed with flour. This results in fine grains in the resulting leavened dough for baking. Feed Additive: Monocalcium phosphate is also used as a feed additive for various animal feeds such as poultry, cattle, and goat feeds.

Chemical appearance: Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) appears as white crystalline powder or granules. DCP is colorless and does not have any odor. In addition, it is neutral and shows high solubility in diluted acid and ammonium nitrate. DCP also shows slight solubility in water and is low in terms of hygroscopic abilities. DCP is not soluble in alcohol. The crystal water in Dicalcium Phosphate dihydrate (CaHPO4. 2H2O) starts to dissipate when DCP is heated at 90 0C. When heated above 400 0C, DCP turns into calcium pyrophosphate. Chemical application and strengths: The primary application of feed grade DCP (18%) is evident as a feed additive for poultries and livestock. It provides much-needed phosphorus and calcium mineral nutrition. As a result, DCP can help in treating diseases such as rickets, anemia, osteomalacia, paralysis, and pullorum disease among poultry and livestock. It is primarily used in layer feed and helps in improving the digestion and weight of animals.