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Alkali: Used in reference to materials that are rich in sodium and/or potassium.

Alkaline Error: A systematic error that occurs when glass electrodes are used to read the pH of an extremely alkaline solution; the electrode responds to sodium ions as though they were hydrogen ions, givin . . . View Full Definition

Alkaline Earth Metal: The Group 2 elements, beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra) form alkaline oxides and hydroxides and are called 'alkaline earth metals'.

Alkaline Earth: An oxide of an alkaline earth metal, which produces an alkaline solution in reaction with water.

Alkali Metal: The Group 1 elements, lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr) react with cold water for form strongly alkaline hydroxide solutions, and are re . . . View Full Definition

Alkalinity: A measure of a material's ability to neutralize acids. Alkalinities are usually determined using titration.

Alkaline: Having a pH greater than 7.

Lithium: Element 3, atomic weight 6.939. The lightest alkali metal, used in special-purpose metal alloys and other industrial applications.

Casein: A milk protein used as a binder for casein colours. It is prepared by drying the curd from sour milk, then grinding it into a yellowish powder. Casein is only water-soluble in the presence o . . . View Full Definition

Monel: A high tensile strength Ni-Cu alloy that exhibits high fatigue resistance in salt water, corrosive atmospheres and various acid and alkaline solutions. It is non-magnetic and spark-resistant.