Potassium carbonate

Potassium carbonate poisoning
Definition
Potassium carbonate is a white powder used to make soap, glass, and other items. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing or breathing in potassium carbonate.

These types of plant-derived soda ash are impure alkali substances that contain widely varying amounts of sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), some additional potassium carbonate (also an alkali), and a predominance of non-alkali impurities.

Urate - Children with increased levels of urate in the urine should drink more fluids. Some children will be given a treatment to increase the pH of the urine (potassium citrate or potassium carbonate).

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