Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 214 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 48.6 g/100 g water @ 500C |
Colour | Green powder | Density [g/cm3] | 1.898 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
pH value | 3 – 4 at 50 g/l at 25 °C | Vapour pressure mm/Hg | 14.6 mm Hg at 25 °C |
Boiling point [°C] | > 300°C |
Appearance | Light blue or blue-green or green powder or crystals |
Assay | Min 99.0% |
Ferric ion (Fe+3) | Max 0.1% |
Copper (Cu) | Max 0.005% |
Insoluble matter | Max 0.01% |
pH (5% solution in water) | 3.0 – 4.0 |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.001% |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.001% |
Manganese (Mn) | Max 0.05% |
Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.005% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.005% |
Magnesium (Mg) | Max 0.002% |