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bone ash
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bone ashnoun
ash left when bones burn; high in calcium phosphate; used as fertilizer and in bone china
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bone ashnoun
The white, powdery ash left when bone is burnt; it is high in calcium phosphate and is used as a fertilizer and in making bone china.
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Bone ash
Bone ash is a white material produced by the calcination of bones. Typical bone ash consists of about 55.82% calcium oxide, 42.39% phosphorus pentoxide, and 1.79% water. The exact composition of these compounds varies depending upon the type of bones being used, but generally the formula for bone ash is: Ca5(OH)(PO4)3. Bone ash usually has a density around 3.10 g/mL and a melting point of 1670 °C (3038 °F). Most bones retain their cellular structure through calcination.
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bone ash
Bone ash is a white, porous, brittle material derived from the calcination, or heating, of animal bones. The primary components are calcium phosphate and a small amount of calcium carbonate, often used in making fine china or porcelain. It is also used as a fertilizer and in metalwork as a flux to purify metals.
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Bone ash
Bone ash is a white material produced by the calcination of bones. Typical bone ash consists of about 55.82% calcium oxide, 42.39% phosphorus pentoxide, and 1.79% water. The exact composition of these compounds varies upon the type of bones being used, but generally the formula for bone ash is: Ca5(PO4)3. Bone ash usually has a density around 3.10 g/mL and a melting point of 1670 ℃. Most bones retain their cellular structure through calcination.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bone ash in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bone ash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- cendre d'osFrench
- fuinseog cnámhIrish
- ಮೂಳೆ ಬೂದಿKannada
- cinza de ossoPortuguese
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