Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones)

CaCl2 + Na2C2O4 → CaC2O4↓ + 2NaCl

概述

Calcium chloride reacts with sodium oxalate to form a white precipitate of calcium oxalate (Ksp = 2.3 × 10⁻⁹). Calcium oxalate is the primary component of approximately 80% of kidney stones. The monohydrate form (whewellite) is thermodynamically favored and forms the hardest, most painful stones.

参与者

角色 物质 系数 状态
反应物 Oxalic Acid C₂H₂O₄ 1 (aq)
产物 Sodium Chloride NaCl 2 (aq)

日常示例

Most kidney stones are calcium oxalate crystals. Foods high in oxalate (spinach, rhubarb, almonds) can increase stone risk.

工业重要性

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones)?
The balanced equation is: CaCl₂ + Na₂C₂O₄ → CaC₂O₄↓ + 2NaCl.
What type of reaction is Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones)?
Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones) is a precipitation reaction.
Is Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones) exothermic or endothermic?
Calcium Oxalate Precipitation (Kidney Stones) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -12.0 kJ/mol.