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Citric acid is a weak organic acid with the formula C6H8O7. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic or sour taste to foods and drinks. In biochemistry, the conjugate base of citric acid, citrate, is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms. It consists of 3 carboxyl (R-COOH) groups.

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How do I produce a 4 percent citric acid solution using 50 percent citric acid powder and distilled water?

50% citric acid powder = 50 g citric acid/100 g 4% citric acid solution = 4 g citric acid/100 ml distilled water Determining how much citric acid powder to use is based upon how much citric acid solution you wish to make. To make 100 ml of solution, you should use 8 g of powder.


Why do some shampoo products have citric acid in them?

it depends on the shampoo, some of them use citric acid for the smell and most use it because citric acid is a very powerful cleaning agent, it destroys dirt.


Use Citric acid as an electrolyte for hydrogen generator?

i was thinking the same thing safe acid to use. i will try it


What is the use of weak citric acid and vinegar?

Both vinegar and citric acid are acids. They can be mixed safely and can depending on the proportions can be used as cleaning solutions or even weed killer.


What effect does citric acid have on malic acid?

At a constant pH of 3.2 and a total acid content of 0.2%, if you use 100% citric acid, the sourness is an equivalent of 5.5. Swap the acid for 90% citric acid and 10% malic acid and the sourness increases to almost 6.4. The most sour mixture you can achieve is 30% malic acid and 70% citric acid which has an equivalent sourness of almost 8, whilst malic acid on its own has an equivalent sourness of a little more than 7. The other effect is that whilst citric acid is often used by itself for orange flavourings, real oranges contain around 15% malic acid so for a more natural-tasting orange flavour it is best to use a mixture of the two. Information from related link

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How do I produce a 4 percent citric acid solution using 50 percent citric acid powder and distilled water?

50% citric acid powder = 50 g citric acid/100 g 4% citric acid solution = 4 g citric acid/100 ml distilled water Determining how much citric acid powder to use is based upon how much citric acid solution you wish to make. To make 100 ml of solution, you should use 8 g of powder.


Why do some shampoo products have citric acid in them?

it depends on the shampoo, some of them use citric acid for the smell and most use it because citric acid is a very powerful cleaning agent, it destroys dirt.


Is citric acid safe to use on nickel?

Citric acid is safe to use on most things you could name, nickel included.


Can you use cream of tartar in bath bombs?

Yes you can, it's a common alternative to citric acid. Just use half as much as you would with citric acid.


What can you use instead of acetic acid for making cordial?

Perhaps citric acid?


What is the use of citric acid in tropicana twester?

citric acid has a sour taste, so the most likely reason for the citric acid in the tropicana twister is to pronounce the sour flavors to create a tart taste common in fruit.


Use Citric acid as an electrolyte for hydrogen generator?

i was thinking the same thing safe acid to use. i will try it


How do you combine baking soda with citric acid without it reacting?

Use a dry salt of citric acid - like sodium citrate. Add water. THEN they react.


What is the acid in bubble bath?

the answer is citric acid. its in most bubble baths.there may be others aswell but citric is the main onei hope you find it use fullfrom??


How can citric acid kills mosquito larva?

Citric acid has been known to work as an effective all-natural pesticide and can even kill mosquito larvae. To use this, mix 15% citric acid with 85% water before applying to the larvae.


What is sour candy coated in?

It's possible to use several things but most are based around citric acid. Products such as "sour salt" (crystallised citric acid) are available but it's likely confectioners use a mix of sugar, citric acid, tartaric acid and various other items to present the coating in the desired way.


How do you make sherbet without citric acid?

use lemon juice