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Organic Acids

Citric Acid Anhydrous AR

RA001082 CAS 77-92-9 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001082
CAS number
77-92-9
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C6H8O7
Molecular weight
192.13

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 153 - 159 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 173.9 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 175 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 3.70 - 009 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 7.26 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.665 g/cm3 g/cm3

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0001 % % —
Mercury (Hg) Max 0.0001 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0002 % % —
Oxalate Passes test — —
Sulphated ash (600 °C) Max 0.05 % % —
Substance carbonizable by hot H2SO4 Passes test — —
Water Max 0.5 % % KF
Assay 99.5 - 100.5 % % alkalimetric
Identity Passes test — IR
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001 % % —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0003 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.001 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.0005 % % —

5 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 RA001082-PK-25KG
500 g RA001082-PK-500G
50 kg RA001082-PK-50KG
5 kg RA001082-PK-5KG