Question

Write the formula superphosphate of lime.

Answer 1

Superphosphate

1. It is defined as most important phosphorus fertilizer, derived by action of sulfuric acid on phosphate rock (mostly tribasic calcium phosphate) to produce a mix of gypsum and monobasic calcium phosphate.
2. A mixture of gypsum and monobasic calcium phosphate resulting from the action of sulfuric acid on phosphate rock, used as a fertilizer.
3. Formula for superphosphate of lime is Ca(H₂PO_4).
4. It is used as an inorganic fertilizer.