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Bone char (Latin: carbo animalis) is a porous black granular material produced by charring animal bones. Its composition varies depending on how it’s made however it consists mainly of tricalcium phosphate (or hydroxylapatite) 57-80% calcium carbonate 6-10% and activated carbon 7-10%. It is primarily used for filtration and decolourisation.
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