Dicalcium phosphate, Nairobi Industrial Area

Dicalcium phosphate is a chemical compound with the formula CaHPO4. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement for its high calcium content, as well as a food additive and a pharmaceutical excipient. Dicalcium phosphate can be produced by reacting calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide with phosphoric acid. It exists in various forms, including anhydrous and dihydrate, and is commonly used in the production of fertilizers, animal feed, and dental products.