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Which material is used in contact filters for the removal of fluorides?

(a) Calcium phosphate

(b) Copper sulfate

(c) Synthetic tri-calcium phosphate

(d) Bone charcoal

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Origin of the question is Fluoridation and Defluoridation topic in chapter Miscellaneous Treatment Methods of Environmental Engineering

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The correct option is (c) Synthetic tri-calcium phosphate

The explanation: Synthetic tri-calcium phosphate is used in contact filters for the removal of fluorides. It is made from the milk of lime and phosphoric acid.

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