Chapter 1. Magnesium-dependent phosphate ester processing enzymes frequently employ a carboxylate-bridged dimetallic unit in their active sites. Biomimetic modelling chemistry of these magnesium centers has not been investigated previously. An brief introduction of the enzyme systems is presented, along with the focus of the present work. Chapter 2. Several dimagnesium(II) complexes were synthe...

Five steers (385 kg) fitted with permanent abomasal cannulae were used to compare Ca source (limestone or dicalcium phosphate) and corn level on site and extent of digestion. Diets contained 50, 70 or 90% corn, with corn silage and supplement to provide .70% Ca from either limestone or dicalcium phosphate. Limestone did not affect ruminal digestion, but postruminal starch and neutral detergent ...

This experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of different level of dicalcium phosphate on growth, digestibility, rumen fermentation and some blood parameters. Eighteen growing local breed male lambs (about 3 months old) with an average weight of 23.61 ±0.58 Kg were divided randomly into three feeding groups for 150 days, fed on: Ration one ( R1) : CFM contained1% dicalcium phospha...

The present study evaluated the effectiveness of a dicalcium and tetracalcium phosphate-based desensitizer in reducing dentin permeability in vitro. Dentin fluid flow was measured before and after treatment of dentin with patent dentinal tubules using 1 or 3 applications of the dicalcium and tetracalcium phosphate containing agent TeethmateTM (TM) and comparing the results with two sodium fluor...

Abstract Dicalcium silicate, which is found in steelmaking slag for dephosphorization, exists as the hexagonal α phase at high temperatures. The ‐dicalcium silicate forms a solid solution with tricalcium phosphate entire composition range, although reason solubility of phosphorus remains unclear view crystal structure. It has previously been reported that structure consists symmetric arrangemen...

We present a systematic study of the transformation brushite (dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, CaHPO4•2H2O) under irradiation electrons well-defined energy (2.5 MeV) and flux as function dose. Contrarily to model hydroxides such portlandite brucite, which are very resistant electron radiation damage, studied decomposes quite easily, even for low doses. Irradiated samples were characterized using ...

The aim of the study was to assess the influence of various feed phosphates on the structural and mechanical properties as well as on the chemical composition of femurs in adult pigs (weight approx. 110 kg). Three types of phosphates--monocalcium phosphate (MCP), dicalcium phosphate (n-DCP) and calcium-sodium phosphate (CSP)--were used alternatively in pigs fed with the standard feed mixture. T...