1699. Calcium Pyrophosphate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 35405-51-7
Calcium diphosphate.
Ca2O7P2; mol wt 254.10.
Ca 31.55%, O 44.08%, P 24.38%.
Ca2P2O7.

Description and references

Prepn by ignition of CaHPO4: St. Pierre, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 77, 2197 (1955).

Properties

Polymorphous crystals or powder. d 3.09. mp 1353°. Practically insol in water. Sol in dil HCl or HNO3.

Use

Abrasive; fertilizer; feed supplement; in dentifrices, ceramic ware, china, glass, phosphors.