Ferrous sulfate is a dry substance (powder) with a strongly astringent ferruginous taste. This opaque compound does not contain water and is characterized by high hygroscopicity and low toxicity. Iron sulfate is not recommended to be stored outdoors due to the gradual loss of the properties of this substance.
Application of Iron sulfate
Solutions prepared from this substance are used as a coagulant. Iron sulfate is also widely used in various fields (agriculture, utilities, industry).
Iron sulfate is used to remove:
• odors;
• Heavy metals;
• Arsenic compounds;
• Chroma;
• Phosphates;
• Petroleum products;
• suspended solids;
• Biological and chemical oxygen consumption;
• synthetic surfactants.
Iron vitriol solutions produce a reliable, economical reagent that is used not only to purify drinking water and wastewater, but also to prevent odor.
Iron sulfate is effectively used to remove phosphorus. The main cleaning scheme at the relevant municipal facilities is the use of a certain proportion of coagulant in front of primary settling tanks. As a result, the amount of phosphorus and BOD 5 in biological treatment facilities also decreases, which reduces the consumption of air, as well as electrical energy in aerotanks.
Industrial use
Various industrial enterprises (metalworking, leather, food), using iron sulfate, not only purify industrial waters, but also intensify precipitation thickening and air conditioning of municipal aeration stations.
Iron vitriol is used as:
· trace elements to improve the quality of feed for agricultural animals, as well as for the manufacture of premixes;
· fungicide to ensure the safety of the tree;
· coagulant in various water treatment systems, as well as for the removal of phosphates;
· additives in the manufacture of food, in medicine, as a drug for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia;
· the electrolyte element in electroplating;
· paints, inks for dyeing wool, in the gold mining industry (for the deposition of gold from a solution of gold chloride).
Features
Light green crystals of iron sulfate are odorless. They are characterized by a melting point of 400 °C, a density of 1.8—1.9 g/cm3, a dehydration temperature of 70 °C, and a solubility in water of 48.6 g/ 100 ml (at 20 °C).
Shelf life and storage conditions
The shelf life of this substance is not limited when stored in a certain container, in a dry room in a warehouse. In such conditions, granules or loose powder retain their characteristics. During storage, it is important to exclude the possibility of moisture penetration, therefore, sealed containers with a capacity of 5 or 10 kg or bags of 25 kg, which have an additional polyethylene layer, should be used. Packages with a capacity of 800 or 1000 kg can also be used. It is not recommended to store food next to iron sulfate. If this substance gets on the skin, it is necessary to immediately rinse the area with plenty of water.
What is the difference between iron sulfate and copper sulfate
Iron sulfate, unlike copper sulfate, has less toxicity, but it must be used in strict compliance with agricultural regulations, because it is a substance with the third level of danger. When using, crystals should not get on the skin and into the respiratory tract.
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