Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate is an iron salt commonly used in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. It is often used as a source of iron in supplements for treating iron deficiency anemia and is also used in fertilizers and the preparation of other iron compounds.

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Features of Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate

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• Synonyms: Iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate
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• For analysis EMSURE ACS, ISO, Reag. Ph Eur.
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• Chemical Formula FeSO * 7HO.
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• Catalog Number 103965
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• Packing: 500 gram
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• Replaces FX0260-1
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• Synonyms Iron vitriol
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• Description Iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate
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• CAS number 7782-63-0
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• EC index number 026-003-01-4
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• EC number 233-336-3
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• Grade ACS, ISO, Reag. Ph Eur
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• Hill Formula FeOS * 7HO
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• Chemical formula FeSO * 7HO
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• Molar Mass 278.02 g / mol
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Specifications of Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate

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• Assay (manganometric) 99.5 - 102.0%
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• Identity passes test
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• The appearance of the solution passes the test
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• Insoluble matter 0.01%
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• pH-value (5%; water) 3.0 - 4.0
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• Chloride (Cl) 0.0005%
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• Phosphate (PO) 0.001%
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• Total nitrogen (N) 0.001%
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• Heavy metals as Pb 0.005%
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• As (Arsenic) 0.0002%
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• Ca (Calcium) 0.005%
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• Cr (Chromium) 0.005%
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• Cu (Copper) 0.001%
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• Fe III (Iron III) 0.02%
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• K (Potassium) 0.002%
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• Mg (Magnesium) 0.002%
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• Mn (Manganese) 0.05%
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• Na (Sodium) 0.02%
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• Ni (Nickel) 0.005%
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• Pb (Lead) 0.0005%
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• Zn (Zinc) 0.005%
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• Substance not precipitated by ammonium hydroxide 0.1%
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General Uses of Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate:

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1. In Pharmaceuticals: \n
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   • As an iron supplement to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia.
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   • It is used in the form of tablets, capsules, or oral solutions for medical treatment.
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2. In Agriculture: \n
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   • Used as a soil additive to correct iron deficiencies in plants (iron chlorosis).
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   • Applied to crops to improve their growth by ensuring sufficient iron levels.
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3. In Laboratory Settings: \n
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   • Used in preparing iron-based reagents or as a standard in analytical chemistry.
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• Iron (II) Sulfate Heptahydrate
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• Pack Size: 500 gm
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• Brand: Merck
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• Made in India
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