Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 185 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | soluble in water |
Colour | White crystalline | Density [g/cm3] | 1 |
Boiling point [°C] | 100 °C |
Appearance | White deliquescent powder |
Assay | 98.5 – 101% |
pH (5% solution) | 6.0 – 7.5 |
Insoluble matter in water | Max 0.005% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.001% |
Oxalate (as C2H2O4) | Max 0.01% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.005% |
Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0001% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0005% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.003% |
Sodium (Na) | Max 0.004% |