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Appearance
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Colourless deliquescent crystals
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Assay
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Min 99%
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Insoluble matter
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Max 0.005%
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pH (5% solution in water)
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7.0 - 8.5
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Chloride (Cl)
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Max 0.001%
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Phosphate (PO4)
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Max 0.001%
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Sulphate (SO4)
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Max 0.001%
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Heavy metal (as Pb)
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Max 0.0005%
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Iron (Fe)
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Max 0.0005%
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Calcium (Ca)
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Max 0.0005%
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Loss on drying (at 150°C)
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Max 0.5%
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