Description

Ferrous Carbonate is an inorganic salt of iron, widely recognized for its role as a key source of bioavailable iron. This compound is essential for addressing iron deficiency and is valued for its utility in various industrial and nutritional applications. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, animal feed, and fertilizer industries seeking a reliable and effective iron supplement.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Supplements: A primary ingredient in iron tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations to treat and prevent iron-deficiency anemia.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food Additive: Incorporated into premixes to fortify feed for livestock, poultry, and pets, ensuring proper hemoglobin synthesis and overall health.
• Agricultural Fertilizers: Used in micronutrient fertilizers to correct iron chlorosis in crops, promoting healthy chlorophyll development and plant growth.
• Food Fortification: Employed in the enrichment of staple foods like flour and cereals to improve public nutritional intake.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a precipitating agent in certain wastewater treatment processes for phosphate removal.
• Laboratory & Research: Serves as a chemical reagent and precursor in synthetic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Carbonate
CAS No.	563-71-3
Molecular Formula	FeCO3
Molecular Weight	115.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Carbonate; Siderite; Chalybite; Ferrous Carbonate Precipitated; Iron Carbonate (1:1); Carbonic Acid, Iron(2+) Salt; Iron Monocarbonate; Ferroso (Spanish)
EINECS	209-259-6

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with relevant industry standards, including those for pharmaceutical and feed-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air and direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish to buff-colored powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as FeCO3)	Min. 80.0%
Iron Content (as Fe)	Min. 40.0%
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	Max. 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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