Ferric Ammonium Citrate

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

FCC Green
Powder

FCC/USP Brown
Powder

Red (BP 73) Powder

Identification
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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)

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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