kaaliumbikarbonaat

Kaaliumbikarbonaat, also known as potassium bicarbonate, is a chemical compound with the formula KHCO3. It is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Kaaliumbikarbonaat occurs naturally in the mineral rhombohedral calcite.

In its pure form, kaaliumbikarbonaat is a weak base. It is often used as a leavening agent in baking, where it reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas, causing dough to rise. It is also used as a food additive, identified by the E number E501(ii), and serves as an acidity regulator.

Kaaliumbikarbonaat has several other applications. It is used in fire extinguishers as a dry chemical agent. In medicine, it can be used to treat acidosis and as a potassium supplement. It is also employed in some fire-resistant materials and in the treatment of effervescent powders. The production of kaaliumbikarbonaat typically involves reacting potassium carbonate with carbon dioxide and water. This compound is generally considered safe for consumption and use in various industrial processes.