Potassium bicarbonate
Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium bicarbonate (pronounced pəˈtæsiəm baɪˈkɑːrbəneɪt), also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate or potassium acid carbonate, is a colorless, odorless, slightly basic, salty substance. According to the Pears' Cyclopaedia, its formula is KHCO3.
Etymology
The term "Potassium" is derived from "potash", which refers to plant ashes soaked in water in a pot. The term "bicarbonate" comes from the French "bicarbonate", which is a combination of "bi-", meaning 'two', and "carbonate", a salt of carbonic acid.
Uses
Potassium bicarbonate is used in various applications. It is used in food and wine making, as a fire extinguisher, in farming, and in medicine. In medicine, it is used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion.
Related Terms
- Potassium: A chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19.
- Bicarbonate: An intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid.
- Antacid: A substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Potassium bicarbonate
- Wikipedia's article - Potassium bicarbonate
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