Product Name: Ferrous Sulfate
Other Names: Duroferon; Feosol; Fer-In-Sol; Iron monosulfate;Ferrous sulphate; IRON (II) SULFATE
Molecular Formula: FeSO4
HS No.: 2833291000
CAS No.: 7720-78-7
EINECS No.: 231-753-5
Appearance: White powder, light green crystal
Uses
1.Industrially,ferrous sulphate is mainly used as a precursor to other iron compounds.It is a reducing agent,for the reduction of chromate in cement.
2.Nutritional Supplement
Together with other iron compounds,ferrous sulphate is used to fortify foods and treat iron- deficiency anemia.Constipation is a frequent and uncomfortable side effect associatedwith the
administration of oral supplements.Stool softeners often are bprescribed to prevent constipation.
3.Colorant
Ferrous sulphate can also be used to stain concete and some limetones and sandstones a yellowish rust color.
4.Water Treatment
Ferrous sulphate has been applied for the purification of water by flocculation and for phosphate removal in municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants to prevent eutrophication of surface water bodies.
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