Typical Average Analysis
   
Note: Results may vary between different batches
   
Sample: Coarse Salt (medium grain)  
Analysis on "as received" basis  
   
Constituent  
Water (loss at 180 degrees Celcius)
3.90 %
Water insoluble matter
0.02 %
Chloride Cl
58.10 %
Sulphate SO4
0.25 %
Carbonate CO3
<0.01 %
Calcium Ca
0.05 %
Magnesium Mg
0.03 %
Potassium K
0.02 %
Sodium Na
37.60 %
 
By calculation from above
Moisture at 180 degrees Celcius
3.90 %
Water insoluble impurities
0.02 %
Water soluble impurities
0.35 %
Sodium Chloride NaCl
95.70 %
Total
100.00 %
 
On moisture-free basis
Sodium Chloride NaCl
99.60 %
 
Screen Analysis
Greater than 1000 micron
84.00 %
Less than 1000 micron
16.00 %