Phosphates  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Translated from Greek into German, phosphor means"light-bearing". The salts of phosphoric acid (orthophosphoric acid H3PO4) are called phosphates (phosphorus). This chemical, non-metallic element occurs in a variety of natural environments. There are four different types of these salts. There is white, red, purple and black phosphorus. All have a different crystalline structure and density. Phosphorus is essential for life in soil, living organisms (bones, teeth) and plants. Accordingly, phosphates are building blocks for flora and fauna. Waters must not contain too much phosphate. Overfertilisation of the water body can then be the negative consequence. Phosphate is therefore prohibited in detergents. The phosphate content in cleaning agents is very low. Phosphate is obtained by the decomposition of certain minerals, such as apatite. This mineral is found in Brazil, China and India, for example. Phosphorus is not available in unlimited quantities and many deposits are radioactive due to certain heavy metals. Phosphorus/phosphate is required in the chemical industry. Phosphate/phosphorus are also indispensable in the fertilizer industry. Phosphate is also used in the metal industry. There to clean metal. Phosphates are also used in the textile industry for dyeing textiles. The food industry needs this chemical element in the production of food (much used in the production of sausage).Also an important area of application of phosphates is the winter road clearance service. Here phosphates are used as scattering agents.