Ferric Ammonium Citrate can be used as a nutritional supplement. This product is known to be used as specialized plant nutrient. Iron has a vital function in combining with protein and copper to make hemoglobin. Iron also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone. |
Chemical Data |
Chemical Description |
A complex salt of undetermined structure, composed of iron, ammonia and citric acid. |
CAS Number |
1185-57-5 |
Molecular Weight |
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Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement; Agricultural Nutrient; Specialized Plant Nutrient ;Specialty water treatment; Pharmaceuticals |
Description |
Green powder very soluble in water and having a mild iron-metallic taste. It is odorless and its solutions are acid to litmus. It may deliquesce in air and is affected by light. Ferric ammonium citrate, brown, occurs as thin, transparent brown, red-brown or garnet red scales or granules, or as a brown-yellow powder. It is very soluble in water, but is insoluble in alcohol. The pH of a 1:20 aqueous solution is about 5.0 to 8.0. It is deliquescent in air and is affected by light. |
Containers |
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag |
Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers |
Chemical Specifications |
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FCC Green
Powder
Code11201 |
FCC/USP Brown
Powder
Code11202 |
Red (BP 73) Powder
Code11203 |
Identification
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Test C |
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Assay |
14.5-16.0% Fe |
16.5 – 18.5% Fe3+ |
20.5 – 22.5% |
Ferric Citrate |
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Lead |
2 ppm max |
2 ppm max |
30 ppm max |
Mercury |
1 ppm max |
1 ppm max |
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Oxalate |
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Sulfate |
0.3% max |
0.3% max |
0. 6% max |
PH |
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5.0 – 8.0 |
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Arsenic (As) |
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4 ppm max |
Solubility |
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Bulk density (Loose) |
According to Customer Requirements |
Particle Size |
According to Customer Requirements |
Microbial limits
Total Plate Count NMT 1000cfu/g E. Coli Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts NMT 300cfu/g Salmonella Negative
Total Coliform Count NMT 10cfu/g Staphylococcus Aureus Negative |
