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Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used as a precursor to prepare other iron compounds such as a lawn conditioner and a mordant for wool dyeing. It is actively used in the manufacture of ink including iron gall ink. As a reducing agent, it participates in the reduction of chromate in cement. It is also used in industrial water treatment plants to remove phosphate. It is also used in the gold refining process to precipitate metallic gold. Woodworkers use aqueous solutions of ferrous sulfate to color maple wood a silvery hue. It finds application in the treatment of iron chlorosis, which arises due to deficiency of iron in horticulture.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate is used as a precursor to prepare other iron compounds such as a lawn conditioner and a mordant for wool dyeing. It is actively used in the manufacture of ink including iron gall ink. As a reducing agent, it participates in the reduction of chromate in cement. It is also used in industrial water treatment plants to remove phosphate. It is also used in the gold refining process to precipitate metallic gold. Woodworkers use aqueous solutions of ferrous sulfate to color maple wood a silvery hue. It finds application in the treatment of iron chlorosis, which arises due to deficiency of iron in horticulture.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
Notes
Air and moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 64°C (in -6H2O) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Linear Formula | FeSO4·7H2O |
| Merck Index | 14,4057 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
| IUPAC Name | iron(2+);sulfate;heptahydrate |
| Formula Weight | 278.02 (151.91 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Density | 1.897 |
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Safety and Handling
- Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..
RUO – Research Use Only