Ferrous Sulfate
· Chemical Name: Ferrous Sulfate
· Formula: FeSO4.H2O ,
· CAS Number: 17375-41-6
· Specificity: Occurs as gray-white to buff colored powder consisting pri-marily of FeSO4.H2O,It dissolves slowly in water, but is insoluble inalcohol.
· Quality standard:
Name of index | Standard |
Appearance | White Powder |
Assay(FeSO4) | 86-90 |
Iron% | 32 |
Granulation(through 150 mesh) | 99 |
Identity | confirm |
Unsoluble components | <0.005 |
Heavy metals(As Pb) ,% ≤ | 0.0050 |
Lead(Pb ),% ≤ | 0.0010 |
Hg% ≤ | 0.0003 |
· Uses:In industry field, it can be used as a substitute for aluminum sulfate in the water treatment. It causes impurities to clump together in masses, called flocculation, or used to remove phosphates in sewage treatment.
·Packing and Storage: Store in a cool place protected from light in full ,tight containers that are made from steel or aluminum and that are suitably lined.