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Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hydrate is widely utilized in analytical chemistry for titration purposes since it is affected lesser by oxygen in the air than iron(II) sulpahte. It is employed to measure high doses of gamma rays by using Fricke's dosemeter. It is involved in a variety of other applications from nanomaterials to general redox reactions. It is used in the medical field as an antianemic agent for treatment of iron deficiency.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼100°C (decomposition) |
Color | Blue-Green |
Physical Form | Coarse Powder |
Quantity | 1 g |
Linear Formula | (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2·xH2O (x≈6) |
Merck Index | 14,521 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 284.04 (Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 99.999% |
Grade | Puratronic™ |
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Safety and Handling
- Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hydrate
- Warning
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only