Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate, also known as iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate or ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, is a chemical compound with the formula FeSO4·7H2O.
Description
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate, also known as iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate or ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, is a chemical compound with the formula FeSO4·7H2O.
Product Name | Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate |
Catalog Number | PU22000037 |
CAS No. | 7782-63-0 |
Molecular Formula | FeSO4·7H2O |
Molecular Weight | 278.01 g/mol |
Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
HS Code | 28332300 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 231-753-5 |
Synonyms | Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate |
Parameter |
Specification |
Appearance |
Bluish green crystals or light green, crystalline powder odourless |
Solubility |
Very soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in water |
Assay |
98.0-105.0% |
pH |
3.0-4.0 |
Ferric ions (Max.) |
0.5000% |
Lead (Max.) |
0.005% |
Arsenic (Max.) |
0.0003% |
Zinc (Max.) |
0.0500% |
Chloride (Max.) |
0.0250% |
Copper (Max.) |
0.005% |
Manganese (Max.) |
0.100% |
Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate, also known as iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate or ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, is a chemical compound with the formula FeSO4·7H2O.
Product Name | Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate |
Catalog Number | PL22000037 |
CAS No. | 7782-63-0 |
Molecular Formula | FeSO4·7H2O |
Molecular Weight | 278.01 g/mol |
Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
HS Code | 28332300 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 231-753-5 |
Synonyms | Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate |
Parameter |
Specification |
Appearance |
Bluish green crystals or light green, crystalline powder odourless |
Solubility |
Very soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in water |
Assay |
99.0-105.0% |
pH |
3.0-4.0 |
Ferric ions (Max.) |
0.5000% |
Lead (Max.) |
0.005% |
Arsenic (Max.) |
0.0002% |
Zinc (Max.) |
0.0500% |
Chloride (Max.) |
0.0200% |
Copper (Max.) |
0.005% |
Manganese (Max.) |
0.100% |
Nutritional Supplements: Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate is used as a dietary supplement to provide iron, an essential mineral, to individuals with iron-deficiency anemia or as a preventive measure for iron deficiency.
Water Treatment: In water treatment processes, Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate is used for the removal of impurities and contaminants, including algae, in water bodies.
Chemical Industry: It is used in various chemical reactions and processes as a source of iron ions or as a reducing agent.
Colorant and Dye: Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate can be used as a reducing agent in fabric and textile dyeing processes.
Wastewater Treatment: In wastewater treatment, it is used to precipitate and remove phosphates and heavy metals from effluent.
Analytical Chemistry: It is employed in chemical analyses and experiments in laboratories.
Concrete Treatment: In the construction industry, it can be used as a concrete etchant to remove efflorescence and stains. Electroplating: In electroplating processes, it can be used in combination with other chemicals to deposit metallic coatings onto surfaces.
Reducing Agent: It is utilized as a reducing agent in some chemical processes and reactions.