Description

Iron(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt essential for water treatment and various industrial chemical processes. Its primary value lies in its effectiveness as a coagulant and precipitating agent, ensuring process reliability and product quality. This compound is a critical raw material for industries including municipal water purification, metal surface treatment, and pigment manufacturing. CAS No. 142906-29-4.

Application

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a primary coagulant for the removal of phosphates, heavy metals, and suspended solids in municipal and industrial effluent.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in pickling baths for steel and as an etchant in the electronics industry for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing.
• Pigment Production: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of iron oxide pigments and other colorants.
• Soil Amendment and Fertilizer Additive: Provides a source of iron and sulfur to correct nutrient deficiencies in agricultural applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in various organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in analytical chemistry for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate
CAS No.	142906-29-4
Molecular Formula	Fe2(SO4)3 · 5H2O
Molecular Weight	489.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Sulfate Pentahydrate; Iron Sesquisulfate Pentahydrate; Diiron Trisulfate Pentahydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Iron(3+) Salt (3:2), Pentahydrate; Ferric Persulfate; Fe2(SO4)3·5H2O
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron(III) Sulfate Pentahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original, sealed packaging until use to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to grayish-white crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe2(SO4)3·5H2O)	≥ 97.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	≥ 21.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.01 %

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