10 Questions You Should to Know about Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate

11 Aug.,2025

 

Ferrous Sulfate 7-Hydrate - Dr. Paul Lohmann

Product Details and Composition of Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate

Our Ferrous Sulfate 7-Hydrate, also known as Iron(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate, is synthesized from the finest raw materials to ensure optimal purity and performance. This compound, often referred to by its CAS No. -63-0, is available in various qualities to meet your specific needs.

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  • Chemical Formula: FeSO4·7H2O
  • CAS Number: -63-0
  • Appearance: Light green crystalline powder
  • Solubility: Highly soluble in water, ensuring ease of use in various applications

Ferrous Sulfate 7-Hydrate in pharmaceutical applications

As highly bioavailable form it is used in the formulation of iron supplements and treatments for iron-deficiency anemia.

Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate in food applications

Our Ferrous Sulfate 7-hydrate is used as nutrient for fortification of infant formula.

Health benefits and advantages for your products

  • As an iron supplement, Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate supports the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin, which transport oxygen in the blood and muscles, respectively
  • It is crucial for maintaining energy levels, cognitive function, and overall well-being
  • Helps to prevent and alleviate symptoms of iron deficiency, such as fatigue and weakness
  • Supplements with Ferrous Sulfate 7-hydrate have a rapid effect, making them suitable for patients with acute iron deficiency
  • Long history of safe and effective use, backed by extensive research and clinical studies supporting its benefits

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Ferrous sulfate is an iron salt with the chemical formula FeSO 4

What Is Ferrous Sulfate?

Ferrous sulfate is an iron salt with the chemical formula FeSO4.

Ferrous sulfate is an iron salt popularly known as green vitriol. Imferon and iron dextran are injectable iron. Ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous sulfate are generic names for oral iron. Ferrous sulfate is by far the best and cheapest for iron supplement.

It is formed when iron filings are mixed into a solution of copper sulfate, iron pushes the copper since it is more reactive and takes its place resulting in the formation of iron sulfate.

Table of Content

  • Structure of Ferrous sulfate– FeSO4
  • Some Information on Ferrous sulphate
  • Physical properties of Ferrous sulphate
  • Chemical properties of Ferrous sulphate
  • Uses of Ferrous sulphate
  • FAQs

Ferrous Sulfate Structure – FeSO4

Some Information on Ferrous Sulfate – FeSO4

Other names – Iron(II) sulfate, Iron sulfate, Iron(2+) sulfate

FeSO4 Ferrous Sulfate Density 2.84 g/cm³ Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass 151.908 g/mol Boiling Point >300 °C Melting Point 56-64 °C Chemical Formula FeSO4

Physical Properties of Ferrous Sulfate – FeSO4

Odour Odourless Appearance Blue-green powder or crystals Covalently-Bonded Unit 2 Complexity 62.2 Hydrogen Bond Acceptor 4 Solubility Soluble in water.

Chemical Properties of Ferrous Sulfate – FeSO4

1. Ferrous sulfate reacts with aluminium under displacement reaction forming aluminium sulfate and metallic iron. The chemical reaction is given below.

2Al + 3FeSO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + 3Fe

2. Ferrous sulfate reacts with potassium permanganate in the presence of sulphuric acid forms ferric sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium sulfate, and water.

10FeSO4 + 2KMnO4 + 8H2SO4 → 5Fe2(SO4)3 + 2MnSO4 + 8H2O + K2SO4

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Uses of Ferrous Sulfate – FeSO4

  • Used as iron supplements are indicated in patients with diseases caused by iron deficiency.
  • Used in the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy.
  • Used in precaution if sedation or general anaesthesia is required; risk of the hypotensive episode.
  • Ferrous sulfate can also be used with chlorine. This treatment is normally known as chlorinated copperas treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1

What are the benefits of ferrous sulfate?

Myoglobin helps to store oxygen in the muscle cells. Ferrous sulfate is a mineral important to the body. Ferrous sulfate is used to treat anaemia of iron deficiency, which is a shortage of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body. Ferrous sulfate can also be used for uses other than those specified in this drug guide.

Q2

What is the difference between ferrous iron and ferric iron?

Ferric means that the iron atom has lost three electrons to make up Fe+3, and the iron atom has lost two electrons to form Fe+2.

Q3

Why is iron called ferrous?

Typically, “ferrous” means “containing iron” The term originates from the Latin word ferrum (“iron”). Ferrous metals include steel and pig iron (with a few %t carbon content) and iron alloys with other metals (such as stainless steel).

Q4

Which form of iron is more readily absorbed?

Heme iron is easier to consume, and is therefore a major source of dietary iron for people with and without hemochromatosis. Non-heme iron is typically consumed less readily than heme iron.

Q5

What are the advantages of ferrous metals?

While its lighter it still has strong tensile strength. Many benefits of this metal are its high electrical current conductivity (i.e. copper), its corrosion resistance (i.e. zinc) and its close tolerance to magnetic force. Those metals are converted into either finished goods or intermediate metals.

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