szódabikarbonát

Szódabikarbonát, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃. It is a white crystalline solid, but is most commonly encountered as a fine powder. It is an amphoteric salt, meaning it can act as both an acid and a base. In water, it dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻).

Szódabikarbonát is widely used in households and industry for various purposes. In cooking, it serves as a leavening agent in baking, reacting with acids to produce carbon dioxide gas which causes dough to rise. It is also used as a food additive, often labeled as E500(ii).

Beyond culinary applications, szódabikarbonát has numerous other uses. It is a common ingredient in cleaning products due to its mild abrasive and deodorizing properties. It can neutralize acids and absorb odors. In personal care, it is found in toothpaste and mouthwashes for its cleaning and freshening qualities, and in some deodorants. Szódabikarbonát can also be used to relieve heartburn and indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid. It is a common component of effervescent tablets. Industrially, it is employed in fire extinguishers, water treatment, and in the production of chemicals.