The balanced chemical reaction for the manufacturing of superphosphate is:
A well powdered phosphate rock or bone ash mixed known quantity of concentrate sulphuric acid is introduced into a cast iron chamber provided with mechanical stirrer and two valves at bottom. Each valve opens in a big chamber called den. The mixture is stirred for 2 to 5 minutes and then dumped mechanically into one of the dens through the valve. The mass is kept in the den for about 24 hours.
A mixture of calcium sulphate and calcium dihydrogen phosphate is obtained .This mixture is called superphosphate.