Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Slight acetic acid odor |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 110 – 112 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | soluble in water |
Colour | Colorless crystals |
Appearance | Colorless hygroscopic crystals with faint odor |
Assay | Min 98% |
Insoluble matter (10% in water) | Max 0.005% |
pH (5% solution; 25°C) | pH 6.7-7.3 |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0005% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.0005% |
Nitrate (NO3) | Max 0.001% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.001% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.0005% |
Residue on ignition (as ash) | Max 0.01% |
Reducing substances by KMnO4 (as O) | Max 0.005% |
Water (H2O) | Max 2.0% |