Metals, Light
- Name
- Metals, Light
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001339
- Description
Metals with low specific gravity, typically smaller than 5, characterized by a single valence (1, 2, or 3), a simple spectrum, strong electromotive force (positive), and colorless compounds. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Aluminium A metallic element that has the atomic number 13, atomic symbol Al, and atomic weight 26.98. Titanium Not Annotated Potassium A medication used to treat hypokalemic conditions and to clear the colon prior to colonoscopy. Magnesium A medication used for many purposes including constipation, indigestion, magnesium deficiency, and pre-eclampsia. Magnesium carbonate An antacid used for symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Titanium dioxide A sunscreen agent found in sunscreens that absorbs UV rays. Potassium carbonate Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent... - Drugs & Drug Targets