Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Slight nitric acid odor |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 79 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Colour | Colorless to white crystals | Vapour density | 11 |
Density [g/cm3] | 4.3 |
Appearance | White to off white hygroscopic crystalline powder |
Assay (ex Hg) | Min 98% |
Residue after reduction | Max 0.05% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.01% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.005% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.01% |
Sodium (Na) | Max 0.01% |