Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 700 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | soluble in water |
Colour | Slightly pink crystalline | Density [g/cm3] | 2.95 |
pH value | 3-3.5 |
Appearance | White to off white to pink colored powder |
Assay | 98.0 – 101.0% |
Insoluble matter | Max 0.01% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.005% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.002% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Magnesium (Mg) | Max 0.005% |
Nickel (Ni) | Max 0.02% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.01% |
Sodium (Na) | Max 0.05% |
Zinc (Zn) | Max 0.005% |