Aluminium hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium hydroxide (pronounced: al-yoo-MIN-ee-um hye-DROX-ide) is a chemical compound with the formula Al(OH)₃. It is found in nature as the mineral gibbsite (also known as hydrargillite) and its three, much rarer polymorphs: bayerite, doyleite, and nordstrandite.
Etymology
The term "Aluminium hydroxide" is derived from the Latin word alumen, meaning bitter salt, and the Greek word hydro, meaning water. The "-ide" suffix indicates that the compound is a binary compound of aluminium and hydrogen.
Uses
Aluminium hydroxide is used in many fields, including medicine, where it is often found in antacids and vaccines. In medicine, it is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is also used as an adjuvant in vaccines to improve the body's immune response to the vaccine.
Related Terms
- Antacid: A substance that neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- Adjuvant: A substance that enhances the body's immune response to an antigen.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aluminium hydroxide
- Wikipedia's article - Aluminium hydroxide
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