A complex salt of undetermined structure, composed of iron, ammonia and citric acid; there are two types of salts - brown and green - containing different amounts of iron
- Cas No:
- 1185-57-5
- Formula:
- Variable ( Complex Salt )
- Molecular Weight:
- Variable Complex Salt.
- Character:
- It is a complex ammonium ferric citrate, Thin, transparent, dark red scales or granules or dark red powder , odoureless , deliquescent in moist air & is affected by light, very soluble in water practically insoluble in ethanol(95%).
- Packaging:
- 25/50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside / Fibre drum with poly bag.
- Storage:
- Store in lightly closed , light resistant containers in cool place.
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | IP | FCC |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 20.5-22.5 | 16.5-18.5 |
| Identificationr | Positive for Ferric salt ammonia & citrates | Positive for Ferric salt ammonia & citrates |
| Arsenic | 4PPM Max | |
| Lead | 30PPM Max | 2PPM Max |
| Zinc | 50PPM Max | 2PPM Max |
| Fru Ferric Compound | Pass the test | Pass the test |
| Chloride | 0.25% max | |
| Sulphate | 0.30% Max | 0.30% Max |
| pH of 5% Solution | 5.0 – 8.0 | |
| Mercury | 1PPM Max | |
| Oxalate | Pass the test |