1) Calcium gluconate :-
Preparation:
Calcium gluconate is prepared by the reaction of gluconic acid with calcium carbonate or calcium hydroxide. The resulting calcium gluconate is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water.
Properties:
Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt of gluconic acid. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder with a molecular weight of 430.38 g/mol. It has a pH of approximately 6.0 to 8.0.
Medicinal uses:
Calcium gluconate is used to treat hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood), hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood), and to reverse the effects of certain drugs that can cause cardiac arrest, such as calcium channel blockers.
2) Sodium fluoride :-
Preparation:
Sodium fluoride is prepared by reacting hydrofluoric acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. The resulting sodium fluoride is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water.
Properties:
Sodium fluoride is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder with a molecular weight of 41.99 g/mol. It has a melting point of 993 °C and a boiling point of 1,702 °C.
Medicinal uses:
Sodium fluoride is used in dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash to prevent tooth decay. It is also used in some water supplies to prevent dental cavities.
3) Ammonium chloride :-
Preparation:
Ammonium chloride is prepared by reacting ammonia gas with hydrochloric acid. The resulting ammonium chloride is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water.
Properties:
Ammonium chloride is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder with a molecular weight of 53.49 g/mol. It has a melting point of 338 °C and a boiling point of 520 °C.
Medicinal uses:
Ammonium chloride is used to treat metabolic alkalosis (a condition in which the body has too much base), to increase the acidity of urine to help with certain medical conditions, and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm and mucus in the lungs.
4) Sodium bicarbonate :-
Preparation:
Sodium bicarbonate is prepared by reacting carbon dioxide with sodium hydroxide. The resulting sodium bicarbonate is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water.
Properties:
Sodium bicarbonate is a white, odorless, and slightly salty powder with a molecular weight of 84.01 g/mol. It has a melting point of 50 °C and a boiling point of decomposes before boiling.
Medicinal uses:
Sodium bicarbonate is used to treat acidosis (a condition in which the body has too much acid), heartburn, and indigestion. It is also used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid.
5) Bentonite :-
Preparation:
Bentonite is a naturally occurring clay mineral that is formed from the weathering of volcanic ash. It is typically mined from deposits in the earth and then processed into a fine powder.
Properties:
Bentonite is a fine, odorless, and tasteless powder with a molecular weight that varies depending on the type of clay mineral present. It has a high surface area and a high adsorption capacity.
Medicinal uses:
Bentonite is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues such as diarrhea, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used topically as a soothing agent for skin irritations and insect bites. Additionally, it is used in some dental products to help remove stains from teeth.