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Renal tubular acidosis, a kidney condition that makes the urine more acidic. Kidney stones form more easily in acidic urine. ... Uric acid, calcium oxalate, and cystine stones form more readily in acidic urine, so this prevention strategy hinges on keeping the urine slightly alkaline.
Ammonia is used to neutralize the strong acid. Ammonia is a very strong alkali. It overpowers the acid and the urine registers highly alkaline, around pH 8.0 or higher. This alkaline environment is then the perfect breeding ground for urinary tract bacteria resulting in infection.