Iron Sulphate

Synonym(s)

: Ferrous salt, iron (II) sulfate

Mol. Formula

: FeO4S

EC / List no.

: 231-753-5

CAS no.

: 7720-78-7

Molecular weight

: 151,91

Iron (2+) sulfate (anhydrous) is an iron and sulfate compound with a 1:1 ratio of iron (2+) to sulfate ions. Various hydrates occur naturally - most commonly the heptahydrate, which loses water to form the tetrahydrate at 57°C and forms the monohydrate at 65°C.

Application

»   This substance is used in the following products: Fertilizers, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, plant protection products, adhesives, sealants and metal surface treatment products.
»   Used in machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners, metal, wood, plastic construction and building materials.
»   Used in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, construction, civil works, scientific research and development, formulation of mixtures and/or repackaging.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» White orthorhombic crystals are in the form of hygroscopic solids.
» Odorless.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	306-677
Solubility	g/ 100 mL	25.6	20 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm3	2.898- 3.16	18-25 °C
LogP		-0.84
Autoignition temperature		Non flammable
Refractive index		1.471