Used as a dietary supplement to support bone health and prevent calcium deficiency. Commonly found in fortified foods and nutritional products to enhance calcium and phosphorus intake. Employed in pharmaceuticals as an excipient and in antacids for its buffering properties. Utilized in dentistry for toothpaste formulations due to its role in remineralizing tooth enamel. Also applied in agriculture as a component of fertilizers to supply essential nutrients to plants. In research and industrial settings, it serves as a precipitating agent and in the preparation of bioceramics for medical implants.