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HCO [11 records]

Record 1 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

Enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of urea to ammonia and carbon dioxide.

CONT

It was therefore a major landmark in the history of enzyme research when, in 1897, Eduard Buchner succeeded in extracting from yeast cells that enzymes catalyzing alcoholic fermentation. This achievement clearly demonstrated that these important enzymes, which catalyze a major energy-yielding metabolic pathway, can function independently of cell structure. However, it was not until many years later that an enzyme was first isolated in pure crystalline form. This was accomplished by J.B. Sumner in 1926 for the enzyme urease isolated from extracts of the jack bean. Sumner presented evidence that the crystals consist of protein, and he concluded, contrary to prevailing opinion, that enzymes are proteins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Enzyme catalysant l’hydrolyse de l’urée en carbonate d’ammonium. Elle est présente chez les végétaux ou chez les microorganismes responsables de la décomposition de l’urée dans les urines exposées à l’air. L’enzyme est utilisée pour le dosage spécifique de l’urée dans les milieux biologiques.

CONT

Un très grand nombre de dosages, en particulier en analyse médicale, requièrent l'utilisation d’enzymes. Ces enzymes solubles peuvent être remplacées avantageusement par des enzymes insolubilisées sur des supports papier ou Nylon. [...] Beaucoup plus original est le développement d’électrodes biologiques, dites «électrodes à enzymes». Il s’agit en fait d’électrodes mixtes. Ainsi, dans le cas d’une électrode à urée, l'uréase adsorbée sur un gel convertit l'urée en ions ammonium et HCO3</sub>-. Une électrode sensible aux ions NH4+ permet la mesure directe de la quantité d’urée disponible(qui détermine en fait la vitesse de production d’ions NH4+).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencias biológicas
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Record 2 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Na2CO3•NaHCO3•2H2O
formula, see observation
Na2(CO3)•Na2(HCO3)•2H2O
formula, see observation
Na2CO3,NaHCO3,2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

A natural sodium sesquicarbonate and the most important of the natural sodas.

OBS

Chemical formula: Na2CO3•NaHCO3•2H2O or Na2(CO3)•Na2(HCO3)•2H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na2CO3•NaHCO3•2H2O
formula, see observation
Na2(CO3)•Na2(HCO3)•2H2O
formula, see observation
Na2CO3,NaHCO3,2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Cristaux aciculaires incolores, d’aspect soyeux, inodores, (...). Chauffé à 100 ° dans un courant d’air sec exempt de CO2 perd son eau en donnant Na2CO3,NaHCO3 puis se transforme en carbonate neutre. (...) [Utilisation : ] poudres d’entretien et poudres à lessives, sels de toilette, lavage et essangeage des textiles, lavage des objets en aluminium et des bois peints, industrie photographique, cristallerie.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na2CO3•NaHCO3•2H2O ou Na2(CO3) •Na2(HCO3</sub>) •2H2O

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

A nonhalogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an agreeable odour and which is used as a refrigerant, a cellulose acetate solvent, a fumigant and a larvicide.

OBS

methyl formate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1243.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H4O2 or HCOOCH3 or HCO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé d’hydrocarbure non halogéné se présentant sous la forme d’un liquide incolore, d’odeur agréable, soluble dans l’eau, l’alcool, l’éther, utilisé comme frigorigène, comme solvant de l’acétate de cellulose, comme insecticide et en synthèse organique.

OBS

formiate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H4O2 ou HCOOCH3 ou HCO2</sub>CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Congelación y refrigeración
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2H4O2 o HCOOCH3 o HCO2CH3

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Record 4 2011-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Na3(CO3)(HCO3)·2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

... an evaporite mineral ... used as a source of sodium carbonate.

CONT

In nonmarine environments (lacustrine) evaporite deposits comprise large amounts of trona, borates, Na, Mg, Ca, halite, Na-sulphates ...

OBS

Chemical formula: Na3(CO3)(HCO3)·2H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Na3(CO3)(HCO3)·2H2O
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (carbonate hydraté de sodium) du système cristallin monoclinique [que l’on] trouve notamment en Afrique du Nord.

CONT

Dans les milieux continentaux (lacustres), les dépôts évaporitiques contiennent d’importantes quantités de trona, de borates, de Na, de Mg, de Ca, de halite et de sulfates de Na [...]

OBS

Une des principales sources de carbonate de sodium (Na2CO3) et de soude caustique (NaCH) en Amérique du Nord est le raffinage du trona d’origine naturelle.

OBS

Formule chimique : Na3(CO3)(HCO3</sub>) ·2H2O

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
Universal entry(ies)
HCO3-
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

A decade of results in Scandinavia indicate that as lakes are subjected to acidic precipitation, cations are mobilized, and that some of the bicarbonate ions are replaced by sulphate, thus, the normal relationship between the dominant cations, calcium and magnesium, and alkalinity, appears to be altered.

CONT

Carbonic acid, being a weak acid, dissociates only slightly in distilled water, yielding hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions ...

OBS

Chemical formula: HCO3-

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HCO3-
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

Formule chimique :HCO3</sub>-

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Colorless crystals or white powder with an odor of ammonia [used as] antiflatulent, expectorant and baking powder.

OBS

ammonium hydrogencarbonate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: NH4HCO3 or CH5NO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Alcali utilisé comme levure chimique, [...] comme expectorant et comme antiflatulent.

OBS

Le carbonate d’ammonium commercial, qui en réalité n’est qu’un mélange de carbonate acide, (NH4)HCO3 et de carbamate [...] est utilisé en biscuiterie [...]

OBS

hydrogénocarbonate d’ammonium : forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : NH4sub>HCO3</sub> ou CH5NO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
NH4HCO3
formula, see observation
CH5NO3
formula, see observation
OBS

Fórmula química: NH4HCO3 o CH5NO3

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Record 7 2010-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Geochemistry
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(HCO3)2
formula, see observation
CONT

... Calcium and Magnesium react with other chemicals in the water. The warm water acts as a catalyst and increases the number of reactions depending on the concentration of calcium and magnesium. The reaction which takes place is the dissociation of calcium hydrocarbonate, formula: Ca(HC03) and magnesium hydrocarbonate, formula: Mg(HC0[susbcript 3])2. Both of these are soluble solids, which means they can dissolve when put in water. When these two soluble salts dissociate, they form carbon dioxide (a gas), which is released from the water, and calcium and magnesium carbonate. These two compounds are not soluble and are therefore taken out of solution. And it is these substances that cause the filmy, fuzzy crud on the glass of your aquarium when the water evaporates.

CONT

San Marcos River Basin. The lithology and the water flow conditions are the major factors that determine the chemical composition of the waters and the hydrogeochemical patterns. We can distinguish the following water types: sodium calcium hydrocarbonate for waters from the sedimentary-effusive rocks, magnesium hydrocarbonate for the waters which originate in the ultrabasic massif, and calcium hydrocarbonate for that waters which flow in the karst areas (at the source, caves, exsurgences and springs from the saturation zone).

OBS

magnesium hydrocarbonate: traditional name, to be avoided.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg(HCO3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Géochimie
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(HCO3)2
formula, see observation
CONT

(Matériel pour le grimpeur) sac à pof : petit sac dans lequel le grimpeur met du pof (poudre de résine ) ou de la magnésie (hydrocarbonate de magnésium) afin d’absorber la transpiration des mains et d’éviter que celle-ci le fasse glisser.

OBS

hydrocarbonate de magnésium : nom traditionnel, à éviter.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(HCO3</sub>) 2

Spanish

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Record 8 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Pollution
CONT

On an equivalent basis the dominant anion in both bulk and wet precipitation was SO4-, with H+ the dominant cation.

CONT

Cl- is the dominating anion and it also dominates the seasonal variation of anions in the runoff from Breidvikdalen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Ion négatif jouant un rôle dominant dans l’équilibre chimique naturel d’un milieu.

CONT

Anions majeurs : les bicarbonates HCO3</sub>- et les sulfates SO4-2 prédominent nettement par rapport aux nitrates NO3- et aux chlorures Cl-.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación del aire
DEF

Ión negativo que rige el equilibrio natural en un medio ambiente determinado. Son casi siempre sulfatos o bicarbonatos.

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Record 9 2003-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

The formic acid radical, HCO·, ... characteristic of aldehydes.

OBS

hydridooxidocarbon(·); HCO· radical: The dot must be centered and pronounced after the name: "hydridooxidocarbon dot"; "HCO dot radical."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Radical libre oxygéné à un carbone.

OBS

hydrurooxidocarbone(·) ;radical HCO· : Le point est un point centré; pour les noms des radicaux comportant un point centré, il faut prononcer «dot» en anglais et «point» en français après le nom :«hydrurooxidocarbone point»; «radical HCO point».

Spanish

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Record 10 2003-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Military Administration
Key term(s)
  • Headquarters Catalogue Office

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Administration militaire

Spanish

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Record 11 2000-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
OBS

Hearing CarryOver TTY users can listen to the other party and use the TTY to type their message.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Installations de télécommunications
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées

Spanish

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