Sodium Bicarbonate
Test
Specification…BP
Appearance
A white, crystalline powder
Solubility
Soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol
Appearance of solution
The solution is clear and colorless
Carbonates
Not more than 8.6
Chlorides
Maximum 150ppm
Sulphates
Maximum 150ppm
Ammonium
Maximum 20ppm
Arsenic
Maximum 2ppm
Calcium
Maximum 100ppm
Iron
Maximum 20ppm
Heavy metals
Maximum 10ppm
Assay
Not less than 99% and not more than 101%