Citric Acid Monohydrate 25kg Specification
Citric Acid Monohydrate is a crystalline form of citric acid that contains one molecule of water for every molecule of citric acid. It is widely used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning products due to its acidity, preservative properties, and antioxidant qualities.
Here’s a typical specification for Citric Acid Monohydrate in a 25 kg package:
General Specifications of Citric Acid Monohydrate (25 kg):
Chemical Formula:
C₆H₈O₇·H₂O (Citric Acid Monohydrate)
Purity:
Purity: ≥ 99.5% (Typically in the range of 99-100% citric acid content)
Appearance:
Physical Form: White crystalline powder or granules
Odor: Odorless or slightly acidic odor
Moisture Content:
Moisture: ≤ 7% (due to the monohydrate form, moisture content may vary slightly depending on storage conditions)
Acidity (as Citric Acid):
Acidity: Typically ≥ 99.5% (on a dry weight basis)
pH of 1% Solution:
pH: 2.2 - 2.5 (for a 1% aqueous solution, indicating a strong acidic property)
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): ≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As): ≤ 3 ppm
Mercury (Hg): ≤ 1 ppm
Particle Size:
Granulation: Can vary between fine powder or granular form, depending on the application and customer requirements (commonly 20-60 mesh).
Solubility:
Solubility in Water: Very soluble in water, with high solubility at room temperature.
Solubility in Alcohol: Slightly soluble.
Packing:
Packaging: 25 kg per bag, typically in multi-layered Kraft paper bags with a plastic liner or polyethylene bag inside to prevent moisture absorption.
Applications of Citric Acid Monohydrate:
Food and Beverage: Used as a flavoring agent, preservative, acidulant, and antioxidant in products such as beverages, jams, candies, dairy products, and processed foods.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as an excipient in medications and as a stabilizing agent for certain formulations.
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Acts as an exfoliant and pH adjuster in products like soaps, shampoos, lotions, and skin care products.
Cleaning Products: Used as a descaling agent and in formulations for cleaning and deodorizing.
Industrial: Citric acid is also used in metal cleaning, water treatment, and other chemical processes.
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