Potassium Acid Carbonate (Noun)
Meaning
A crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Potassium acid carbonate is a crystalline salt used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn symptoms.
- Baking powder often contains potassium acid carbonate, which reacts with liquid ingredients to release carbon dioxide gas and cause baked goods to rise.
- Although it is commonly used in baking, potassium acid carbonate also has applications in pharmaceuticals as an antacid.
- KhCO3 or potassium acid carbonate is usually odorless, white crystalline powder, lightly soluble in cold water.
- Potassium acid carbonate is effective in treating acidic stomach by neutralizing the acidity and helping maintain the stomach's natural pH balance.