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PH MODIFYING AGENT [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

Flotation modifiers include several classes of chemicals as described below. ... Alkalinity regulators such as lime, caustic soda, soda ash, and sulfuric acid are used to control or adjust pH, a very critical factor in many flotation separations.

OBS

pH regulators: Substances used in flotation processes to control the hydrogen-ion concentration.

Key term(s)
  • pH regulating agent
  • pH modifying agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Réactif utilisé pour amener le pH de la pulpe à une valeur choisie.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Food Industries
CONT

Starch modifying agents are used to chemically change one or more of the characteristics which govern the properties of starch. [Starches] with high temperature stability are required for heat sterilized products. Similarly, starches must withstand severe mechanical agitation and pH variation. By using a starch modifying agent the starch manufacturer is able to tailor his product to the application in question and to maintain the palatability and appearance of the foods.

OBS

The term "starch modifier" is used to define "1-octenyl succinic anhydride".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
CONT

Les agents modificateurs de l'amidon sont utilisés dans le but de modifier chimiquement une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques qui influent sur les propriétés de l'amidon [...] L'utilisation d'agents modificateurs de l'amidon permet de changer certaines caractéristiques du produit en fonction de l'utilisation qu'on en fait et de maintenir les caractères organoleptiques des produits finis.

Spanish

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