POTASSIUM BICARBONATE Extra Pure

Confirms to BP

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC1729 Extra Pure 99.50% 298-14-6 KHCO3 100.12 2836.4000 60 Months

Packings

500 g,1000 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White crystalline
Odour Odorless
pH value 8 - 9
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 100 - 120°C
Density [g/cm3] 2.17
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water

Specifications

Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay (acidimetric) 99.5 - 101%
pH (1% solution in water) 8 - 8.6
Carbonate (as K2CO3) Passes test
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.015%
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01%
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.0005%
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001%
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005%
Sodium (Na) Max 0.5%
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.0025%
Loss on drying (over silica gel) Max 0.3%

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Revision Date : 17-Sep-2014