kaliumcittraatti
Kaliumcittraatti, also known as potassium citrate, is a potassium salt of citric acid with the chemical formula K3C6H5O7. It is a white, crystalline powder that is odorless and has a saline, slightly tart taste. Kaliumcittraatti is highly soluble in water.
In its pure form, kaliumcittraatti is a crystalline solid. It is commonly encountered as a food additive,
Medically, kaliumcittraatti is used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections and to prevent kidney stones.
Kaliumcittraatti can be produced by reacting potassium carbonate or potassium bicarbonate with citric acid. The reaction