Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White powder |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 175 – 178 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Partially soluble in cold water |
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | 0.1 | Odour | odorless |
Appearance | White to light beige crystalline powder |
Assay (by HClO4 titration; on dried basis) | Min 99% |
Melting range | 175 – 180 °C |
Sulphated ash | Max 0.5% |
Suitability (as micro reagent of nitrate) | Passes test |