Form

Colorless prisms, plates or powder.

Odor And Taste

A faintly acetous odor and a sweetish, astringent, afterward metallic taste.

Solubility

In 1.4 parts of water or 38 parts of alcohol.

Incompatibles

Acids, alkalies, carbonates, chlorides, citrates, iodides, phosphates, sulphates, sulphites, tartrates, hydrated chloral, resorcinol, phenol, etc.

Average Dose

1 grain (0.06 Gm.).