Chemical and Physical Properties
- Molecular Formula: C6H8O7
- Molecular Mass: 192.13 g/mol
- Purity Test (Min): 99.5%
- Humidity (Max): 0.5%
- Boiling Point: 153 ºC
General Description
Citric acid is generally a translucent or **white solid**, supplied as a **granular powder**. The Monohydrate form crystallizes from hot concentrated aqueous solutions as large rhombic prism-shaped crystals containing one water molecule, which it loses when heated at **100 ºC**, the temperature at which it simultaneously melts.
Primary Applications (Uses)
Used extensively for the **chemical cleaning of osmosis membranes** in water purification systems, where its acidic properties help dissolve mineral deposits.
Due to its powerful **descaling action**, citric acid is utilized for the chemical cleaning and disinfection of **dialysis equipment**. Note that the specific concentration must adhere strictly to the equipment manufacturer's recommendations.