Types of Phosphorus

Dicalcium Phosphate. Dicalcium phosphate has the chemical formula CaHPO4; it's a combination of positively charged particles of calcium, and negatively charged particles of hydrogen phosphate, which is interchangeable with phosphate in the body.

Phosphates like disodium phosphate are derived from the element phosphorus. They’re used to enhance food characteristics like nutritional value and cooking performance. Disodium phosphate is used in packaged foods, including macaroni and pastas. It’s also used in some cheeses as an emulsifier. You can also find it in meat products, canned sauces, Jell-O, evaporated milk, and some chocolate.

Monosodium phosphate, also known as monobasic sodium phosphate, is a combination of the synthetic forms of phosphorus and sodium. Your doctor might prescribe it if you are at risk for a phosphorus deficiency due to an illness, disease or inadequate diet.

Phosphoric acid is made from the mineral phosphorus, which is found naturally in the body. It works with calcium to form strong bones and teeth. It also helps support kidney function and the way your body uses and stores energy.

Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a hexamer of composition (NaPO 3) 6. Sodium hexametaphosphate of commerce is typically a mixture of polymeric metaphosphates, of which the hexamer is one, and is usually the compound referred to by this name. It is more correctly termed sodium polymetaphosphate.

Sodium triphosphate (STP), also sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), or tripolyphosphate (TPP),) is an inorganic compound with formula Na 5 P 3 O 10. It is the sodium salt of the polyphosphate penta-anion, which is the conjugate base of triphosphoric acid.

Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is bad for you, like most additives. The additive has zero nutritional benefits and comes with many alarming side effects, especially when consumed in large quantities. The additive has zero nutritional benefits and comes with many alarming side effects, especially when consumed in large quantities.

Trisodium phosphate = 3 sodium molecules, 4 oxygen molecules, and phosphorus. So basically salt, oxygen and phosphorus -Sodium is an essential element for all animals and some plants.