tricalcium phosphate

Tricalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid with the chemical formula Ca3(PO4)2, primarily used as a dietary mineral supplement to treat or prevent calcium deficiencies. It serves as a source of both calcium and phosphate ions, which are essential minerals for bone formation, nerve transmission, and muscle function. Clinically, it is indicated for conditions such as osteoporosis, hypocalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, and osteomalacia. Beyond its therapeutic use, tricalcium phosphate is widely employed as a pharmaceutical excipient (glidant or diluent), a food additive (anticaking agent), and a biocompatible material in orthopedic and dental applications as a bone graft substitute due to its osteoconductive properties.

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calcium phosphate tribasicTCPtricalcium orthophosphatetertiary calcium phosphatebone ash