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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
Grayish-white powder formed by adding [[sulfuric acid]] to [[ferric hydroxide]]. Ferric sulfate is very [[hygroscopic]]. It is used as a mordant in textile dyeing and as a component in [[iron gall ink|iron gall inks]]. Ferric sulfate is also used in water purification systems.  Ferric sulfate occurs naturally in minerals with varying states of hydration, including lausenite [Fe2(SO4)3-6H2O], [[kornelite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-7H2O], [[coquimbite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-9H2O], and [[quenstedtite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-10H2O].
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Grayish-white powder formed by adding [[sulfuric acid]] to [[ferric hydroxide]]. Ferric sulfate is very [[hygroscopic]]. It is used as a mordant in textile dyeing and as a component in [[iron gall ink|iron gall inks]]. Ferric sulfate is also used in water purification systems.  Ferric sulfate occurs naturally in minerals with varying states of hydration, including lausenite [Fe2(SO4)3-5H2O], [[kornelite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-7H2O], [[coquimbite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-9H2O], and [[quenstedtite]] [Fe2(SO4)3-10H2O].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
ferric sulphate (Br.); ferric persulfate; ferric sesquisulfate; ferric tersulfate
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iron III sulfate; ferric sulphate (Br.); ferric persulfate; ferric sesquisulfate; ferric tersulfate
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|FerricsulfateSigmaIR.jpg~FTIR]]]
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|FerricsulfateSigmaIR.jpg~FTIR|Lausenite Raman RRUFF X070004.png~Raman (U of Arizona)]]]
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Non-combustible.
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* Decomposes with light
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* Respiratory system irritant
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* Fisher Scientific: [https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-f/S25322A.pdf SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties===
  
 
Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in organic solvents.
 
Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in organic solvents.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Non-combustible. Decomposes with light
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Latest revision as of 10:51, 9 December 2022

Description

Grayish-white powder formed by adding Sulfuric acid to Ferric hydroxide. Ferric sulfate is very Hygroscopic. It is used as a mordant in textile dyeing and as a component in iron gall inks. Ferric sulfate is also used in water purification systems. Ferric sulfate occurs naturally in minerals with varying states of hydration, including lausenite [Fe2(SO4)3-5H2O], Kornelite [Fe2(SO4)3-7H2O], Coquimbite [Fe2(SO4)3-9H2O], and Quenstedtite [Fe2(SO4)3-10H2O].

Synonyms and Related Terms

iron III sulfate; ferric sulphate (Br.); ferric persulfate; ferric sesquisulfate; ferric tersulfate

FTIR

FerricsulfateSigmaIR.jpg

Raman (U of Arizona)

Lausenite Raman RRUFF X070004.png


Risks

  • Non-combustible.
  • Decomposes with light
  • Respiratory system irritant
  • Fisher Scientific: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties=

Slightly soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in organic solvents.

Composition Fe2(SO4)3
CAS 10028-22-5
Melting Point 480 C (d)
Density 2.0-2.1 g/ml
Molecular Weight 399.88

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 3963

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