Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 550 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 111 g/100 g of water |
Colour | White pellets | pH value | 13 – 14 |
Density [g/cm3] | 2.13 | Vapour density | >1 |
Vapour pressure [20°C] | < 24 hPa at 20 °C |
Appearance | White deliquescent pellets or pearls |
Assay (acidimetric) | Min 97% |
Carbonate (as Na2CO3) | Max 1.0% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.01% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.003% |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.002% |
Nitrogen compounds (as N) | Max 0.0005% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.001% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0004% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.1% |