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Mol . formula
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K 4 Mg(C 6 H 5 O 7 ) 2
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Formula Wt.
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558
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CAS No. |
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Characteristics |
An off-white to Cream colour powder |
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Solubility |
1 gm sample dissolve in 3.0ml water at RT. |
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Identification |
Test of Magnesium : Positive
Test of Potassium : Positive
Test of Citrates : Positive
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pH (2% w/v) |
6.5 to 8.5 |
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Loss on drying (135 o C for 12hrs.) |
Max. 5.0% |
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Chloride |
Max.500ppm |
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Sulphate |
Max. 500ppm |
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Arsenic |
Max. 3 ppm |
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Lead |
Max. 10ppm |
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Content of Mg (as is basis) |
3.75% to 4.55%
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Content of Potassium (as is basis) |
24.05% to 29.35% |
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Content of Citric acid (as is basis) |
59.05% to 72.15%
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