Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | pH value | 3 – 4 |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 86 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Colour | White powder |
Appearance | A white crystalline powder |
Assay (as AI2(SO4)3; complexometric) | 51 – 59% |
pH (2% solution in water) | 2.5 – 4.0 |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.005% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.001% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.02% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.005% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.2% |
Alkalies & alkaline earth metals | Max 0.4% |