Dicalcium Phosphate - Dam Gostar Rad Pasargad

Traditional method of Dicalcium phosphate producing

Industrial method of Dicalcium phosphate producing

Advantages of phosphorus and calcium existence in feed ration of poultries and cattle

Dicalcium Phosphate Acquaintance

DCP is the contraction of Dicalciun phosphate which is a synthetic chemicals compound looks like white powder with acidic or alkaline PH and its chemical formula is CaHPo4. DCP has different types of hydrate,monohydrate and dihydrate and it is made of the combination of Arthophosphoric acid and Calcium Carbonate.

Considering the important role of phosphorus and calcium in physiological processes and body metabolism of livesocks and poultries and cattle , lack or excess of DCP in their feed rations can cause several copmplications and fatal disorders and also by considering the close relationship which exists between phosphorus and calcium in body, producing DCP needs special process and expertise. So DCP consumers have to be really careful about the appropriate quality of it , because it may have enough amounts of phosphorus and calcium but it may contains toxic factors which have antifeedant properties for cattles and poultries. Using inappropriate sources of phosphorus in flocks of poultries is completely wrong and harmful because the impurity of these sources of phosphorus causes toxicity, problems in metabolism of bones and the operation of kidnies and liver in poultries.

When do we use Dicalcium phosphate

Nowadays this compound is used vastly in cattles and poultries nutritions as the supplement of phosphorus and calcium. Actually,phosphorus and calcium are two main substances in body ,which are important in formation of bones and growth. So that, in poultry farming we must use correct amount of phosphorus and calcium because inappropriate combination of them has direct effect on egg shells or it softens or hardens bones of chickens.Edible form of phosphorus is phosphoric acid which is used in toothpaste, baking powder and medicines.

How can we produce Dicalcium phosphate

Dicalcium phosphate is made using traditional and industrial methods.

Traditional method of Dicalcium phosphate producing

Non-purified phosphoric acid in cement ponds is mixed with powdered lime ,calcium carbonate ,stone powder or lime water using shovels and rakes.for mixing it is also possible to use electric mixer. Semi-dried powder which is obtained,will be ground after drying. If lime water is used, Dicalcium phosphate changes to thin milky water that by squeezing and getting extra water, it can be packed after being dried and ground.

Industrial method of Dicalcium phosphate producing

In this method we control and prepare each substance first, then these substances have chemical reactions in standard condition and turn to our needed product. Used ingredients in this method are prepared phosphoric acid and prepared calcium resources.

Dicalcium phosphate characteristics

Dicalcium phosphate contains calcium and phosphorus which play an important role in biochemical reactions(like blood coagulation,physiological activities of heart, cellular exchanges and neuromuscular activities) and metabolic reactions (like skeleton,teeth,egg shell and appropriate activities of digestive system) in cattles and poultries. Absorbancy of Dicalcium phosphate (solubility in water and acid) is more than other similar products.

Advantages of phosphorus and calcium existence in feed ration of poultries and cattle

Hard and resistant skeleton.
Augmentation of appetite.
Yield increasing in egg-laying and meat-producing chickens.
Reduction of soft and fragile egg shells.
Augmentation in chicken production in breeder farms.
Increasing in production of milk and meat.
Balanced operations of nervous , muscular and digestive system.
Increasing in fertility and pregnancy qualities.