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citric acid
citric acid Colourless, crystalline solid (
C6H8O7) with a sour taste. It is found in a free form in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, and is used for flavouring, in effervescent salts, and as a mordant (colour-fixer) in dyeing. Properties: r.d. 1.54; m.p. 153°C (307.4°F).
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Citric acid pricing pattern due for upward turn.(citric acid production facilities)
Magazine article from: Purchasing; 7/13/2006; ; 700+ words
; Gordon Graff Buyers of citric acid report that the prices for this...seeing above-average increases in citric acid demand, says Marz. Beverages...scale producers, many consumers of citric acid have yet to feel the impact. Purchasingdata...
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Citric acid prices to rise as increased demand tightens supply.(Statistical table)
Magazine article from: Purchasing; 7/14/2007; ; 700+ words
; By Gordon Graff Citric acid prices are on the upswing while supplies...processes used to make the bulk of citric acid.) Trends in corn prices "have a...the comparative cost structure for citric acid production in China isn't what it...
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Citric acid export increases stably.(MARKET REPORT: Fine Chemicals)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 9/6/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...growth The capacity of citric acid and citrates in China...materials for the citric acid production in China...technology, some citric acid producers use...export of citric acid is faced with frequent...and export of the citric acid sector in China...
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Citric Acid Export will Remain Good in China
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 5/6/1996; 700+ words
; ...recent years, the production of citric acid has developed fast in China. From...second half of last year, however, citric acid producers have been faced with difficulties. The export amount of citric acid presented a declining trend...
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Citric acid market turning downward from strong to weak
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 1/1/1993; 699 words
; ...second half of 1988 the citric acid market in China turned...However from 1992 the citric acid market began to show...the total demand for the acid on the domestic market...summer, the demand for citric acid will wane from peak...
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Chinese citric acid producers respond to EU anti-dumping charge.
Newspaper article from: China Business News; 9/13/2007; 700+ words
; Chinese citric acid producers respond to EU anti...INTERFAX-CHINA - Chinese citric acid producers are responding...raise the price of citric acid and decrease their exports...slightly on 2005 prices. Citric acid is a common active pharmaceutical...
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Weakened Citric Acid Market Benefits from Foot-and-Mouth.(market trends; being used as a disinfectant)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 5/7/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...pricing continues to erode. THE CITRIC ACID MARKET continues to be troubled...demand has remained healthy. The citric acid market is getting a minor boost...irritation and pose disposal issues. Citric acid has emerged as a safe and inexpensive...
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Growth of citric acid export to slow.(M & A, Business & Trade)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 6/16/2008; 700+ words
; ...dumping and subsidy investigation into citric acid and citrates (HS codes: 29181400...China. It is the second time the citric acid producers in China met with...antidumping actions against domestic citric acid producers, the increasing prices...
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Outlook for citric acid dismal as prices nosedive. (Pharmaceuticals).
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 3/31/2003; ; 700+ words
; THE TROUBLED citric acid market continues...pressure in the citric acid market. Last year...statistics, the amount of citric acid imported from...chunk of the citric acid market. Although...global market for citric acid, according...
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CITRIC ACID August 10, 1998.
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 8/10/1998; 700+ words
; CITRIC ACID August 10, 1998 PRODUCER [CAPACITY...6 percent. STRENGTH Global demand for citric acid has grown rapidly in the 1990s, buoyed...markets. Modest growth is projected for citric acid and sodium citrate as builders for...
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Citric Acid
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...of the manner in which citric acid molecules are structured (fit...specific other molecules. Citric acid helps to provide the fizz in...baking soda) reacts with acids. The source of the acid in this case is citric acid, which also helps to provide...
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citric acid
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
citric acid or 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic...that can be collected by filtration; the citric acid can be recovered from its calcium salt...synthetically from acetone or glycerol. Citric acid is used in soft drinks and in laxatives...
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citric acid cycle
Book article from: A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
citric acid cycle ( Krebs' cycle , tricarboxylic acid cycle ) The cyclic series...molecules of carbon dioxide. This yields oxaloacetic acid and then citric acid. The citric acid passes through a series of reactions wherein oxaloacetic acid...
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citric-acid cycle
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
citric-acid cycle ( Krebs's cycle , tricarboxylic-acid cycle ) A cyclic series of reactions which take place in...condensation of acetyl coenzyme A with oxaloacetic acid to form citric acid. This then passes through a series of reactions wherein...
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Citric Trees
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Citric Trees Biology of citrus Cultivation and...contain large concentrations of sour-tasting citric acid. Nevertheless, the fruits of some species...contain large concentrations of sour-tasting citric acid. Nevertheless, the fruits of some...
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