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Record 1 2011-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Industries
  • Surface Treatment of Metals
Universal entry(ies)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
DEF

A tartaric acid salt available as white crystals that are slightly soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. Used in the preparation of baking powders, electrolytic solutions, other tartrates, etc. Acidulant and buffer in food.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H5KO6

Key term(s)
  • potassium ditartrate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Traitements de surface des métaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
DEF

Sel de l'acide tartrique se présentant sous forme de cristaux blancs, peu solubles dans l'eau, insolubles dans l'alcool. Sert à préparer les levures chimiques, les bains électrolytiques, d'autres tartrates, etc. Acidulant et tampon en alimentation.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H5KO6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Tratamiento de superficie de los metales
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H5K06
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: C4H5KO6

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