Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Slight acetic acid |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 58 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 408 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble |
Colour | White crystalline | pH value | 8.5 – 10 at 408 g/l at 25 °C |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.45 | Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 600 °C |
Appearance | White crystalline powder. |
Assay | 99.5 – 101% |
pH (5% solution in water) | 7.5 – 9.2 |
Insoluble matter | Max 0.005% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.003% |
Nitrogen compounds (as N) | Max 0.001% |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0005% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.002% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.001% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0005% |
Magnesium (Mg) | Max 0.002% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.005% |
Substance reducing KMnO4 (as O) | Passes test |