Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO₃. It is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder.
Specifications:
Description: White Uniform crystalline material free from dust and other foreign matter.
Molecular Weight : 84
Total Alkalinity as Na2CO3 : 99.3 to 101.5% (min)
Chloride as Cl. Percent by mass: 0.01 to 0.02% (max)
PH of 1% Solution: 8.2 to 8.5 (max)
Iron as Fe percent by mass: 0.001% to 0.002% (max)
Insoluble matters percent: 0.01% to 0.05%
*Will contain trace amounts of Sulphate, Lead, Arsenic and Copper.