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Alginate acid is used in preparation of medicines like Gaviscon, Bisodol, Aslione. They are used for making prosthetics, life casting and dentistry, for thickening soups and jellies.
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Can tartaric acid be used instead of citric acid?
Possible, but it depends on what the acid is used for.
What is the chemical compound for sodium alignate?
The chemical formula for sodium alginate is (C6H8O6)n.
What can a sulfuric acid do and what is it used for?
Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of fertilisers (superphosphates) and as a battery acid.
What chemicals are used for encapsulation in molecular gastronomy?
There are many options once can use in terms of chemicals chemicals for encapsulation in molecular gastronomy. The most popular is Sodium alginate, derived from algae.
What is oxalic acid used for?
It is a weak acid mainly used for TITRATION
What is the scientific term for alginate?
The scientific term is that it is a macromolecule of alginic acid & its sodium salts. The basic moiety is sodium-polymannuronate. You can find more information here: http://www.answers.com/topic/sodium-alginate http://www.answers.com/topic/alginate-2 http://www.answers.com/topic/alginic-acid http://www.answers.com/topic/moiety
What is algin?
An algin is any of a variety of gelatinous gums which are derivatives of alginic acid, and derived from algae.
What type of anti foaming agent should be used for vegetable oil production?
Alginate
What are alginate dressings?
These are derived from brown seaweed and contain calcium alginate, which turns into a sodium alginate gel when it comes in contact with wound fluid. They are available as pads or ropes.
What chemicals make up sodium alginate?
The chemical formula of sodium alginate is (C6H7O6Na)n.
What are the Solvents of sodium alginate?
Water (deionized) dissolves sodium alginate (slow in cold water, faster in hot, but it is not very easy to dissolve, it may take days of constant stirring). Sodium alginate is insoluble in all organic solvents I know about. Alginic acid is insoluble in *anything* (that doesn't react with it chemically).
How do you make alginate?
Youdont
Which is the Commonest separating medium used in dentistry?
cold mold seal......i.e. 2 % sodium alginate solution
What is the purpose of alginate?
The purpose of alginate is to serve as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent in various food and pharmaceutical applications. It is commonly used in the food industry to help improve texture, provide better mouthfeel, and enhance the stability of products like sauces, dressings, and desserts. In pharmaceuticals, alginate is utilized as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled-release matrix in tablet formulations.
Do all dariy products contain alginate?
No.
What is the relation between propylene glycol alginate and propylene glycol?
From www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-additives/specs/Monograph1/Additive-360.pdf Propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid in which some of the carboxyl groups are esterified with propylene glycol, some neutralized with an appropriate alkali and some remain free.
What are alginates?
These are derived from brown seaweed and contain calcium alginate, which turns into a sodium alginate gel when it comes in contact with wound fluid. They are available as pads or ropes.
