CASR |
: | 144-55-8 |
Molecular Formula |
: | NaHCO3 |
Molecular Weight |
: | 84.01 |
Specifications | |
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Appearance: | White or almost white crystalline powder |
Solubility: | Soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). |
Identification A (By Chemical test): | A pale pink colour should produce. On heating gas should evolve and the solution become red. |
Identification B (By Chemical test): | white precipitate should form which dissolves on addition of an excess of hydrochloric acid R1 |
Identification C (By Chemical test): | A dense white precipitate should form. |
Appearance of Solution: | Clear and colorless solution |
Carbonate: | The pH of freshly prepared solution should not be greater than 8.6 |
Chlorides: | 150ppm max |
Sulphate (SO4): | 150ppm max |
Ammonium (NH4): | 20ppm max |
Arsenic (As): | 2ppm max |
Calcium (Ca): | 100ppm max |
Iron (Fe): | 20ppm max |
Assay: | 99.0% - 101.0% |