How Inorganic Phosphate Is Formed?

The inorganic phosphate adhesive is formed by mixing phosphoric acid and aluminum hydroxide. The mixture is a binder known as acid phosphate. Upon heating at 800°C, reaction between these components in the binder forms aluminum metaphosphate (Chiou and Chung, 1993a).

Where does inorganic phosphorus come from?

Phosphorus moves in a cycle through rocks, water, soil and sediments and organisms. Over time, rain and weathering cause rocks to release phosphate ions and other minerals. This inorganic phosphate is then distributed in soils and water. Plants take up inorganic phosphate from the soil.

Where is inorganic phosphate found?

It is a major intracellular anion in mammals. Total body phosphorus in a 70-kg man is about 700 to 800 mg, 85% of which is in the skeleton in hydroxyapatite phase; the remaining 15% is in soft tissues. Almost all of the phosphorus found in the extracellular fluid space is in the form of inorganic phosphate.