| Description |
White, crystalline powder. It is stable in dry air but slowly decomposes in moist air
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Solubility |
Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol
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| Identification |
-
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Identification 'A' |
Sodium : Passes the general test for sodium
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| Identification 'B' |
Bicarbpnates : Passes the general test for Bicarbonate
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Assay (on dried basis) |
99.0 – 100.5%
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| Insoluble substances |
The resulting solution should be complete and clear
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Carbonate |
Not Applicable
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| Normal carbonate |
The solution should not assume more than a faint pink color immediately
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Chloride and sulfate (Chloride) |
NMT 0.015%
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