DETREX CORPORATION

ACS Reagent HCl

Parameter

ACS Specification

Detrex Specification

Typical Analysis

Assay %

36.5 - 38.0 %

37.4 %

37.4 %

Appearance

To pass test

Passes test

Passes Test

Color (APHA)

10 APHA

10 APHA max

<5

 

Free Halogen (Cl2)

1 ppm

1 ppm max.

<0.5 ppm

Extractable Organic Substances

5 ppm

1 ppm max.

B.D.L.

 

Residue After Ignition

5 ppm

3 ppm max.

1-2 ppm

Ammonium (NH4)

3 ppm

1 ppm max.

B.D.L.

Sulfates (SO4)

1 ppm

0.8 ppm max.

B.D.L.

Sulfites (SO3)

1 ppm

0.8 ppm max.

B.D.L.

Arsenic (As)

0.01 ppm

0.005 ppm max

<0.005 ppm

Bromide (Br)

50 ppm

50 ppm max.

25 ppm

Iron (Fe)

0.2 ppm

0.100 ppm max.

11-50 ppb

Lead (Pb)

1 ppm

0.1 ppm max

<5 ppb

 

 

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