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Appearance
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White crystalline powder or crystals or chunks
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Assay (complexometric)
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Min. 99.0%
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Insoluble matter
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Max. 0.005%
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Oxidizing substances
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Max. 0.005%
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Loss on drying (at 150°C)
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14.0 - 16.0%
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pH (5% w/v solution in water; 25°C)
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5.2 - 8.2
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Calcium (Ca)
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Max. 0.05%
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Iron (Fe)
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Max. 0.0002%
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max. 0.0005%
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Potassium (K)
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Max. 0.0025%
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Sodium (Na)
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Max. 0.005%
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Strontium (Sr)
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Max. 0.1%
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Appearance of solution (10% in water)
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Clear & colourless
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