Description

Iron Carbonate Hydroxide is a versatile inorganic compound with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for high-purity iron oxides and as a functional additive in various material science applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in sectors such as pigments, ceramics, water treatment, and advanced material synthesis, where controlled iron content and specific particle characteristics are critical.

Application

• Pigment and Colorant Production: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-quality iron oxide pigments (red, yellow, black) for paints, coatings, plastics, and construction materials.
• Water Treatment and Environmental Remediation: Used as an adsorbent and precipitating agent for the removal of heavy metals, phosphates, and other contaminants from industrial wastewater.
• Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a colorant and fluxing agent in the production of ceramic glazes, tiles, and specialty glass, imparting specific hues and influencing thermal properties.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Employed as a precursor or active component in catalysts for chemical synthesis, exhaust gas treatment, and Fischer-Tropsch processes.
• Soil Amendment and Fertilizer Additive: Provides a slow-release source of bioavailable iron for correcting iron chlorosis in agricultural and horticultural applications.
• Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Supplement Precursor: Used in the controlled synthesis of iron compounds for pharmaceutical actives and nutritional fortification, subject to appropriate grade specifications.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Materials: Investigated and utilized as a precursor material for the synthesis of cathode materials like lithium iron phosphate (LFP).
• Magnetic Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the production of various magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles used in biomedical imaging, data storage, and separation technologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Iron Carbonate Hydroxide
CAS No.	12626-75-4
Molecular Formula	FeCO3·Fe(OH)3 or variable (commonly represented as a basic carbonate)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Contact for details)
Synonyms	Basic Iron Carbonate; Ferric Carbonate Hydroxide; Iron(III) Carbonate Hydroxide; Hydrated Ferric Carbonate; Iron Hydroxy Carbonate; Siderite (when referring to specific mineral forms); FeOOH/FeCO3 composite
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron Carbonate Hydroxide is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. Key parameters such as iron content, impurity profiles (e.g., heavy metals), moisture, and particle size distribution are monitored. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage or to maintain specific properties, storing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) is recommended. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to orange-brown powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as Fe)	≥ 45.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (1-50 µm typical)
Bulk Density	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.