Special types of powder

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  • Created by: SamDavies
  • Created on: 01-04-19 19:28
Hygroscopic
Powders that can absorb moisture from the air.
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Deliquescent
Hygroscopic powders that liquefy following moisture absorption.
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Efflorescent
Powders which contain hydration or crystallisation water - they release water when exposed to a low humidity environment
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Eutectic
A combination of two solid ingredients that liquefy during processing
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Effervescent
Powers that release CO2 when dispersed in water due to an acid/base reaction with sodium bicarbonate and either tartaric acid or citric acid
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Hygroscopic powders that liquefy following moisture absorption.

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Deliquescent

Card 3

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Powders which contain hydration or crystallisation water - they release water when exposed to a low humidity environment

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Card 4

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A combination of two solid ingredients that liquefy during processing

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Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

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Powers that release CO2 when dispersed in water due to an acid/base reaction with sodium bicarbonate and either tartaric acid or citric acid

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Preview of the back of card 5

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