Appearance | Fine to coarse white or light brown powder |
Color | White to light brown |
Odor | Mild, earthy, sometimes salty |
Texture | Fine powder or granular |
Taste | Salty, slightly bitter |
pH | 9.5 to 10.5 |
Moisture Content | < 10% |
Ash Content | 30% to 40% |
Solubility | Highly soluble in water |
Density | 1.2 to 1.4 g/cm³ |
Heavy Metal Content | Typically < 0.001 ppm for lead, mercury, etc. |
Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place |