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Ferrous sulfate CAS#7720-78-7

Ferrous sulfate CAS#7720-78-7

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Ferrous sulfate
green vitriol
iron(II) sulfate
FeSO₄·7H₂O
green crystals (heptahydrate)

Ferrous sulfate is a water-soluble iron salt encountered in several hydration states. The heptahydrate, traditionally called green vitriol, forms green crystals and changes hydration state on heating. Applications include iron-source ingredients for food fortification and supplement formulations, as well as manufacture of iron compounds and sulfur-containing industrial chemicals. Hydrated and dried forms should be distinguished when selecting material for a formulation.

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product description

Green vitriol (iron(II) sulfate, FeSO₄·7H₂O) has been known since the 13th century and is traditionally obtained by crystallization from iron or iron-based materials reacted with dilute sulfuric acid.


High Solubility & Multiple Hydration Forms:The heptahydrate forms green monoclinic crystals with high water solubility (296 g/L at 25 °C) and can be converted into mono-, tetra-, or anhydrous forms through controlled dehydration processes.


Thermal Transformation Capability:Upon heating, iron(II) sulfate undergoes systematic dehydration and eventually decomposes at high temperatures to form iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃), releasing sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide.


Industrial Relevance of Iron(III) Oxide:The resulting iron(III) oxide, also known as hematite, is a stable, high-temperature-resistant material widely used in industry. It dissolves in dilute acids to form iron(III) salts and can be reduced to metallic iron under controlled conditions.


Products Description of Ferrous sulfate CAS#7720-78-7

Ferrous sulfate (green vitriol, FeSO₄·7H₂O) is a water-soluble iron compound produced from iron and dilute sulfuric acid. It has heptahydrate, tetrahydrate and monohydrate forms, and decomposes to industrial-grade hematite (iron(III) oxide) and sulfur oxides when strongly heated.


Product Applications of Ferrous sulfate CAS#7720-78-7

Ferrous sulfate is a high-bioavailability iron source (20% elemental iron as heptahydrate, 32% as dried form) used in nutritional supplements and food fortification (baking mixes, infant foods, cereals, pasta). Encapsulated grades have better stability. It is also a key raw material for sulfur dioxide, sulfuric acid and iron-based compound production.

Product Specifications

Parameters


Melting pointdecomposes at 671℃ [JAN85]
density3.65
vapor pressure0Pa at 20℃
storage temp.Store at +15°C to +25°C.
solubilityWater (Slightly)
formwhite orthorhombic crystals
colorwhite orthorhombic crystals, crystalline; hygroscopic
Odorat 100.00?%. odorless
PH2.5 (20°C, 50g/L in H2O)
Water Solubilityg/100g solution H2O: 13.6 (0°C), 22.8 (25°C), 24.0 (100°C); solid phase, FeSO4 · 7H2O (0°C, 25°C), FeSO4 ·H2O (100°C) [KRU93]
Dielectric constant14.2(14℃)
Cosmetics Ingredients FunctionsASTRINGENT
InChIInChI=1S/Fe.H2O4S/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q+2;/p-2
InChIKeyBAUYGSIQEAFULO-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES[Fe+2].S([O-])([O-])(=O)=O
CAS DataBase Reference7720-78-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceFerrous sulfate(7720-78-7)
EPA Substance Registry SystemFerrous sulfate (7720-78-7)


Safety Information


Risk Statements25
Safety Statements45
HS Code28332910
Hazardous Substances Data7720-78-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 oral in rat: 319mg/kg


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