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Table 1 Basic parameters of the acid–base model. Dissociation constants at 37 °C

From: A white-box model for real-time simulation of acid–base balance in blood plasma

Name

Symbol

Value

Unit

Dissociation constant for carbonic acid

Kc

10−6.10

mmol/L

Dissociation constant for bicarbonate ions

Kd

10−10.2

mmol/L

Composite dissociation constant for water

Kw

10−13.6

mmol/L)2

Carbon dioxide solubility coefficient

α

0.23

mmol/(L kPa)