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Inorganic Salts

tri-AMMONIUM CITRATE AR

RA000557 CAS 3458-72-8 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000557
CAS number
3458-72-8
Grade
AR
Purity
98.5%
Molecular formula
(NH4)3C6H5O7
Molecular weight
243.22

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 185 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 100 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White deliquescent powder —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.003 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.004 % %
Readily carbonisable substance Passes test —
Reducing substance Passes test —
Assay 98.5 - 101 % %
pH (5% solution) 6.0 - 7.5 —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.005 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % %
Oxalate Max 0.01 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0001 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000557-PK-25KG
500 g RA000557-PK-500G
50 kg RA000557-PK-50KG