CO2 absorption



Carbonic acid is formed by the reaction between carbon dioxide and water.




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Carbonic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium carbonate. This step also produces water and heat.



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The final set of reactions between sodium carbonate and calcium hydroxide create calcium carbonate and regenerate sodium hydroxide.

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Feb 7, 2017 | Posted by in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on CO2 absorption

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