Potassium absorption

SCHULTZ (L.G.), 1969. Lithium and potassium absorption, dehydroxylation temperature, and structural water content of aluminous smectites. Clays and Clay Min. 1 7, 115-49. 

Spironothiazid is a diureteic and an ALDOSTERONE antagonist. This means that it suppresses the water retaining actions of the hormone ALDOSTERONE while lowering water retention by lowering electrolytes (potassium, sodium, and calcium). The advantage of the combination is that the potassium absorption effect by the spironolactone can be mediated by the hydrochlorthiazide. Because of this, some of the potassium loss side effects can be avoided. This is probably a safer choice than LASIX though any diuretic use should be medically monitored. Thiazides also lead to a lower loss of calcium. 

Few elements interfere with the determination of sodium and potassium. Important interferences via ionization suppression from other alkali metals present in the sample are minimized as mentioned above. Interferences from high mineral acid concentrations on sodium and potassium absorption may be compensated for by matching sample and standard solutions with respect to acid type and concentration. For samples containing very high concentrations of sodium or potassium, the burner may be angled to reduce the need for excessive dilution. Alternatively the less sensitive (by a factor of about 150 for sodium and 200 for potassium) 330.24/330.30 nm (Na) and 404.41 nm (K) absorption lines may be employed. 

Agarwal R, Afzalpurkar R, Fordtran JS. Pathophysiology of potassium absorption and secretion by the human intestine. Gastroenterology 1994 107 548-571. 

The native range is along the North Atlantic shoreline, with the blade considered a source of nutritional iodine. There may be weak anticancer effects however, long usage may have adverse effects on iron, sodium, and potassium absorption. 

On the basis of maximum weight gain in weanling male rats, the requirement for potassium was found to be 2.3 gkg diet DM (Bieri 1977). Potassium-depleted rats developed a low appetite, which was reversed by prior intragastric repletion with potassium (Adam and Dawborn 1972b). Potassium depletion produces a preference in potassium-deficient rats (Adam 1973). Potassium depletion stimulates potassium absorption in the rafs distal colon, while potassium secretion remains unaffected (Wolffram et al. 1985). Potassium deficiency in rabbits resulted in a severe and rapidly progressing muscular dystrophia and diarrhea (induced coccidiosis) by a lack both of potassium intake and conservation of potassium by the kidneys (McDowell 1992). 

WoLEERAM S, Stingelin Y, Sghneider B and ScHARRER E (1985). Dietary potassium depletion stimulates potassium absorption in rat distal colon. Nutr Rep Int 32 1099-1106. 

GLASS A.D.M. 1974. Influence of phenolic acids upon ion uptake. III. Inhibition of potassium absorption. Journal of Experimental Botany, 25, 1104-1113. 

KARPER J.R. and BALKE N.E. 1980. Inhibition of potassium absorption in excised oat roots Ly phenolic acids. In ... 

Desulfurize the flue gas. A whole range of processes have been developed to remove SO, from flue gases, such as injection of limestone into the furnace, absorption into wet limestone after the furnace, absorption into aqueous potassium sulfite after the furnace, and many others.However, the byproducts from many of these desulfurization processes cause major disposal problems. 

Place 50 g. (57 ml.) of dry A.R. benzene and 0 5 ml. of dry p rridine (1) (dried over potassium hydroxide pellets) in a 500 ml. round-bottomed flask. Attach a reflux condenser to the flask and an inverted funnel (just dipping into some water in a beaker) to the top of the condenser (Fig. II, 13, 8, b). Partially immerse the flask in a bath of cold water, supported upon a tripod and gauze. Carefully pour 125 g, (40 ml.) of bromine (for precautions to be taken with bromine, see Section 111,35, Note 1) through a condenser and immediately insert the absorption device into the upper end of the condenser. A vigorous reaction soon occurs and hydrogen bromide is evolved which is absorbed by the water in the beaker when the reaction slackens, warm the bath to 25-30° for... 

In determining the values of Ka use is made of the pronounced shift of the UV-vis absorption spectrum of 2.4 upon coordination to the catalytically active ions as is illustrated in Figure 2.4 ". The occurrence of an isosbestic point can be regarded as an indication that there are only two species in solution that contribute to the absorption spectrum free and coordinated dienophile. The exact method of determination of the equilibrium constants is described extensively in reference 75 and is summarised in the experimental section. Since equilibrium constants and rate constants depend on the ionic strength, from this point onward, all measurements have been performed at constant ionic strength of 2.00 M usir potassium nitrate as background electrolyte . 

The ultraviolet spectra of solutions of potassium nitrate in various concentrations of sulphuric acid have been studied, and absorptions... 

These solvents differ in volatility and selectivity for the removal of H2S, mercaptans, and CO2 from gases of different composition. Other alkaline solvents used for the absorption of acidic components in gases include potassium carbonate, K CO, solutions combined with a variety of activators and solubilizers to improve gas—Hquid contacting. 

A iridine traces in aqueous solution can be determined by reaction with 4-(p-nitroben25l)pyridine [1083-48-3] and potassium carbonate [584-08-7]. Quantitative determination is carried out by photometric measurement of the absorption of the blue dye formed (367,368). Alkylating reagents interfere in the determination. A iridine traces in the air can be detected discontinuously by absorption in Folin s reagent (l,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonate) [2066-93-5] (369,370) with subsequent chloroform extraction and hplc analysis of the red dye formed (371,372). The detection limit is ca 0.1 ppm. Nitrogen-specific thermal ionisation detectors can be used for continuous monitoring of the ambient air. 

Sodium and potassium ions are actively absorbed from the intestine. As a consequence of the electrical potential caused by transport of these ions, an equivalent quantity of Cf is absorbed. The resulting osmotic effect causes absorption of water (56). 

The principal impurity in potassium metal is sodium. Potassium s purity can be accurately deterrnined by a melting point test (Fig. 2) or atomic absorption if necessary after quenching with alcohol and water. Traces of nonmetallic impurities such as oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen can be deterrnined by various chemical and physical methods (7,8). 

Potassium Iodide. Some potassium iodide [7681-11-0] KI, is made by the iron and carbonate process similar to that used for the bromide. However, most U.S. production involves absorption of iodine in KOH. 

Potassium is analyzed in chemicals that are used in the fertilizer industry and in finished fertilizers by flame photometric methods (44) or volumetric sodium tertraphenylboron methods (45) as approved by the AO AC. Gravimetric deterrnination of potassium as K2PtClg, known as the Lindo-Gladding method (46), and the wet-digestion deterrnination of potassium (47) have been declared surplus methods by the AO AC. Other methods used for control purposes and special analyses include atomic absorption spectrophotometry, inductively coupled plasma (icp) emission spectrophotometry, and a radiometric method based on measuring the radioactivity of the minute amount of the isotope present in all potassium compounds (48). 

A.ctivated Carbonate Process. The activated carbonate process is based on absorption of CO2 by potassium carbonate (57) to give potassium bicarbonate. When the bicarbonate is heated it releases CO2, regenerating potassium carbonate. 

Rubidium metal is commeicially available in essentially two grades, 99 + % and 99.9 + %. The main impurities ate other alkali metals. Rubidium compounds are available in a variety of grades from 99% to 99.99 + %. Manufacturers and suppliers of mbidium metal and mbidium compounds usually supply a complete certificate of analysis upon request. Analyses of metal impurities in mbidium compounds are determined by atomic absorption or inductive coupled plasma spectroscopy (icp). Other metallic impurities, such as sodium and potassium, are determined by atomic absorption or emission spectrograph. For analysis, mbidium metal is converted to a compound such as mbidium chloride. 

A typical absorption curve for vitreous siUca containing metallic impurities after x-ray irradiation is shown in Eigure 12. As shown, the primary absorption centers are at 550, 300, and between 220 and 215 nm. The 550-nm band results from a center consisting of an interstitial alkah cation associated with a network substituent of lower valency than siUcon, eg, aluminum (205). Only alkaUes contribute to the coloration at 550 nm. Lithium is more effective than sodium, and sodium more effective than potassium. Pure siUca doped with aluminum alone shows virtually no coloration after irradiation. The intensity of the band is deterrnined by the component that is present in lower concentration. The presence of hydrogen does not appear to contribute to the 550-nm color-center production (209). 

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