Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 89 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Colour | Colorless crystals | Flash point [°C] | 93.3°C |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.64 | Boiling point [°C] | 330 °C |
Appearance | Colourless crystals or white crystalline powder |
Assay (as Mg (NO3)2.6H2O) | 98.0 – 102.0% |
pH (5% solution in water; 25°C) | 5.0 – 8.2 |
Insoluble matter | Max 0.005% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.001% |
Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0005% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.005% |
Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.003% |
Barium (Ba) | Max 0.005% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.01% |
Manganese (Mn) | Max 0.0005% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.005% |