Ferric Orthophosphate is one of several iron compounds recognized as effective in fortification. It is used in foods where stability is an important consideration. Certain iron compounds adversely affect color, odor and taste of some food products.
- Cas No:
- 10045-86-0
- Formula:
- FePO4*2H2O / FePO4*xH2O
- Molecular Weight:
- 186.82
- Character:
- Yellow white to butt colored orthorhombic or mono clinic crystals or amorphous powder. Loses water above 140° c. Insoluble in water. Slowly soluble in HNO3. Readily soluble in Hydrochloric acid, Insoluble in glacial acetic acid.
- Packaging
- 25/50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside / Fibre drum with poly bag.
- Storage:
- Store in a well closed container.
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | FCC Food Grade | Technical |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 26.0% - 32.0%Iron | NLT 26.0% Iron as Fe |
| Identification | Positive for iron & phosphates | |
| Arsenic | 3PPM Max | 5 PPM Max |
| Lead | 4ppm Max | 50 PPM Max |
| Fluoride | 0.005% Max | |
| Loss on ignition | 32.5% Max | |
| Chloride As Cl | 0.05% Max | |
| Sulphate as SO4 | 0.05% Max | |
| Mercury | 3PPM Max |