Ammonium iron(III) sulfate dodecahydrate [Meets ACS Reagent Ph. Eur Specifications], PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  FeH28NO20S2
Molecular Weight:  482.19 g/mol
CAS Number: 7783-83-7

Properties

Vapour pressure No data available
Assay Purity >= 99%
Refractive index No data available
B pt. 230 °C
M pt. 39-41 °C(lit.)
Density 1.71 g/cm3
Form solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H318
Precautionary Statement  P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28333020
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 13 - Non Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is used in laboratories for qualitative analysis in dyeing and printing textiles and as a coagulant in water purification processes. It is also used in educational experiments to grow crystals.

Purpose
The compound is mainly used to study chemical reactions involving iron(III) ions to clarify water by removing impurities and to assist in fixing dyes onto fabrics.

General Description
Ammonium iron(III) sulfate dodecahydrate is a pale violet crystalline compound commonly known as ferric alum with the chemical formula NHFe(SO)12HO. It is a double salt that is soluble in water and forms well-defined crystals