Picric Acid

Specification of General GradeAppearance: Lemon YellowAssay: 98%Sulte (SO4): 02%Melting range: 118-120°C.Analysis applied to the dry substance, Water added as agreed.

Specification of Reagent GradeAppearance: Lemon YellowAssay: 99,5%Sulte (SO4): 0.05%Melting range: 119-123°C.Insoluble and resinous matter: 0.2%Analysis applied to the dry substance, Water added as agreed.

Picric Acid is distributed by the manufacturers wet with 10 to 35% water. As the water evaporates over time, the substance becomes dry picric acid crystals. Dry picric acid is highly explosive especially when it is combined with. It will also react with alkarials including plaster and concrete to form explosive materials. This material is shock sensitive and corrosive to metal containers.