Question

Thomas slag is
(a) Ca₃(PO₄)₂
(b) CaSiO₃
(c) Mixture of (a) and (b)
(d) FeSiO₃

Answer 1

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂ ❤️

Answer 2

Thomas slag is Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Explanation:

The chemical name of Thomas Slag is Tetra calcium phosphate, which is a compound of calcium and phosphate. It is also called as Thomas phosphate or Bessemer basic slag.

Uses:

• Its higher solubility property makes it suitable to be used as fertilizer.
• It is also used in the manufacturing of cement products.
• They are used to prepare hydroxyapadite calcium phosphate cement which are helpful in repairing the broken bones.