Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 44 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 121g in 100g of water |
Colour | Colorless crystals | Density [g/cm3] | 1.86 |
pH value | 5.5 – 7.0 |
Appearance | Colorless to white crystals |
Assay (as Ca(NO3)2.4H2O) | 99 – 103% |
pH (5% solution in water; 25°C) | 5.0 – 7.0 |
Insoluble matter in water | Max 0.005% |
Nitrite (NO2) | Max 0.001% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.005% |
Barium (Ba) | Max 0.01% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
Lead (Pb) | Max 0.001% |
Magnesium (Mg) | Max 0.05% |
Potassium (K) | Max 0.005% |