pKa
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9
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Apperance
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Odorless, very hygroscopic colorless crystals sharp saline taste
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Boiling Point
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1935 °C (anhydrous) 810 °C (dihydrate)
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Density
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3.353 g/cm3
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Melting Point
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730 °C
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Solubility
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125 g/100 mL (0 °C) 143 g/100 ml (20°C) 312 g/100 mL (100 °C) in water
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Solubility
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soluble in alcohol, acetone
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LD50
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4100 mg/kg (rat, oral) 1580 mg/kg (mouse, subcutaneous)
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Main Hazard
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Decomposes on heating at high temperature producing toxic and corrosive fumes
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NFPA704
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RTECS
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EV9328000
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