POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE Extra Pure
Confirms to BP
Short Name: POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
Synonym: Potassium hydrogen carbonate
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3646
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
298-14-6
HS Code
2836.4000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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
Chemical 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%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols