Chemical Name: Ferrous carbonate
CAS No.: 563-71-3
Molecular Formula: FeCO3
Molecular Weight: 115.85
Ferrous Carbonate CAS 563-71-3
Description
Ferrous Carbonate Details
Chemical Name: ferrous carbonate
Synonyms: Ferronil; Iron carbonate; Carbonic acid iron(2+) salt
CAS No.: 563-71-3
Molecular Formula: FeCO3
Molecular Weight: 115.85
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: crystal
Ferrous Carbonate Typical Properties
| Melting point | decomposes [CRC10] |
| Density | 3.8 |
| Water Solubility | 0.0067g/100mL H2O (25°C) |
| Storage | 20°C, Inert atmosphere |
| Appearance | crystal |
| Color | off-white to beige |
| pKsp | 10.5 |
| Grade | Feed / Pharma / Industrial |
Ferrous Carbonate Usage
Feed additives: Used as mineral supplements in livestock and poultry feed to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anemia.
Fertilizer industry: Used to regulate soil iron content as a long-acting iron fertilizer, helping plants synthesize chlorophyll.
Industrial catalysis: Used as a catalyst in petrochemical and certain organic synthesis reactions.
Pharmaceutical field: Used in the preparation of iron supplements for human use to improve anemia symptoms.
Water treatment: Sometimes used to treat sulfur-containing wastewater, acting as a deodorizer or flocculator.
The FeCO3 negative electrode material has good electrochemical properties and can be used as an electrical device.
Ferrous Carbonate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
Ferrous Carbonate Storage
Keep in a well-closed, light-resistant, dry and cool place.