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Ca3(PO4)2 is:

A
Thomas slag
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Formed in manufacturing of steel iron
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Used in manufacture of phosphorus fertilizer
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Used as a refractory material
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Solution

The correct option is C Used in manufacture of phosphorus fertilizer
Ca3(PO4)2 is called Thomas slag. Most of the Phosphorus
or phosphorus compounds are used in the fertilizer industry.
Phosphorus is a chief component of fertilizers.
During extraction of iron, the phosphorus impurities are
removed as Ca3PO4.

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