Aluminum Phosphate

Agriculture:

• Soil Amendment: Aluminum phosphate is used as a slow-release source of phosphorus in fertilizers. It can help improve soil fertility, particularly in acidic soils where phosphorus is less available.
• Pesticide: It is sometimes used in the preparation of certain types of agricultural pesticides.

Industrial Applications:

• Ceramics: Used as a flux in the manufacture of ceramics and glass, where it helps lower the melting point of the materials.
• Adsorbents: Employed in the production of adsorbents for removing impurities from liquids or gases.

Pharmaceuticals:

• Medicinal Uses: Used in some medications as an antacid or to help stabilize certain formulations. It acts as a buffering agent in pharmaceutical preparations.

Food Industry:

• Food Additive: In some cases, aluminum phosphate is used as a food additive, though its use is regulated due to health concerns related to aluminum exposure.

Water Treatment:

• Flocculant: Used in water treatment processes to help remove impurities by forming flocs (aggregated particles that can be removed from the water).