Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 275 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Colour | White crystalline | pH value | 8 – 9.5 |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.98 | Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | -0.28 |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Assay | Min 99% |
Insoluble matter | Max 0.003% |
Reaction | pH 7.5 – 9.0 |
Oxalate (as C2H2O4) | Max 0.01% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.005% |
Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.001% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0002% |
Copper (Cu) | Max 0.005% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.005% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.001% |
Sodium (Na) | Max 0.15% |