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Inorganic Salts

Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

RA002385 CAS 144-55-8 AR

Identity

Product code
RA002385
CAS number
144-55-8
Grade
AR
Purity
99.7%
Molecular formula
NaHCO3
Molecular weight
84.01

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 8 - 8.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 300 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 50 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.16 g/cm3 g/cm3

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A soft white crystalline powder —
Silicate (SiO2) Max 0.005 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.003 % %
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.0005 % %
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % %
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.005 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.005 % %
Assay 99.7 - 100.5 % %
Substance reducing iodine (I) Max 0.0065 % %
Loss on drying (over silica gel; 4 hrs) Max 0.25 % %
Appearance of solution Clear and colourless —
Identity Passes test —
Insoluble matter Max 0.015 % %
Carbonate Passes test —
pH Max 8.6 —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.003 % %
Nitrogen compounds Max 0.001 % %
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.005 % %

3 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 RA002385-PK-25KG
500 g RA002385-PK-500G
50 kg RA002385-PK-50KG
5 kg RA002385-PK-5KG