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DOUBLE SALT [2 records]

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Record 1 2017-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrometallurgy
  • Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
DEF

Two salts that crystallize together in stoichiometric proportions but give the reactions of the ions of the constituent single salts in aqueous solution, for example Rochelle salt.

OBS

(Opposite of complex salt). Certain compounds or mixtures of salts used under this name in the electroplating industry are not always "double salts" in the strictly chemical sense; for example "copper double salt" is sodium copper cyanide. This usage is not recommended.

OBS

double salt: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrométallurgie
  • Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
DEF

Deux sels cristallisant ensemble dans des proportions stœchiométriques, donnant, en solution aqueuse, les réactions spécifiques des ions qui constituent chacun des sels. Exemple: Sel de Seignette.

OBS

(Par opposition à sel complexe). Certains composés ou mélanges de sels, utilisés sous ce vocable en électroplastie ne sont pas toujours des sels doubles, dans le sens chimique strict; par exemple le «sel double de cuivre» est le cyanure de sodium-cuivre. Cet usage n'est pas recommandé.

OBS

sel double : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electrometalurgia
  • Electrólisis (Electrocinética)
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Record 2 2003-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

A hydrated compound resulting from crystallization of a mixture of ions in aqueous solution. Common examples are the alums, made by crystallizing from solution either potassium or ammonium sulfate and aluminum sulfate;....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Nom générique des association moléculaires résultant de la combinaison de deux sels [...]. La plupart, pour une concentration déterminée, sont d'ailleurs des complexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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