| ≥1 piece |
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Mol . formula
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C 12 H 22 FeO 14 , XH 2 0 |
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Formula Wt.
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446.14 (Anhydrous) |
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CAS No. |
299-29-6 |
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Characteristics |
A greenish yellow to grey granular powder |
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Solubility |
Freely but slowly soluble in water. More readily soluble in hot water. Practically insoluble in alcohol. |
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Identification |
Test – A : Positive Test – B : Positive |
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Appearance of solution |
BP |
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pH |
4.0 to 5.5 |
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Loss on Drying (100 o C to 105 o C for 5hrs. ) |
5.0 % to 10.5% |
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Chlorides |
Max. 0.06% |
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Sulphates |
Max. 500ppm |
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Arsenic |
Max . 2ppm |
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Heavy metals |
Max. 20ppm |
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Barium |
BP |
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Oxalates |
BP |
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Ferric iron [as Fe(III)] |
Max. 1.0% |
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Sucrose and reducing Sugars |
BP |
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Microbial Contamination |
Total viable aerobic count max. 10 3 Micro organisms/gm |
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Assay [Content of Fe(II)] (calculated on dried basis) |
11.8% to 12.5% |