Description
Ferric Alum Extra Pure, also known as ammonium iron(III) sulfate or ferric ammonium sulfate, is a double salt with the chemical formula
NH
4
Fe(SO
4
)
2
⋅
12
H
2
O
NH
4
Fe(SO
4
)
2
⋅12H
2
O. It appears as pale purple or violet crystalline solids and is highly soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol.
Description for Website
Ferric Alum Extra Pure is a high-purity inorganic salt used as an oxidizing agent, coagulant, and catalyst in various industrial and laboratory processes. It is widely applied in water purification, photographic chemicals, textile dyeing, and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. The compound exhibits strong oxidizing properties, good solubility, and stability under recommended conditions, suitable for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and environmental applications.
Key Features
Chemical formula:
NH
4
Fe(SO
4
)
2
⋅
12
H
2
O
NH
4
Fe(SO
4
)
2
⋅12H
2
O
Appearance: Pale purple/violet crystalline powder
Purity: Extra pure for precise and reliable performance
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Uses: Water treatment coagulant, photographic and dyeing processes, analytical reagent, catalyst, nutrient supplement
Safety: Irritant; handle with protective equipment and store in cool, dry conditions
Applications
Wastewater treatment and pool water purification by coagulation
Oxidizing agent in organic and inorganic synthesis
Dye fixation in textile and leather processing
Chemical analysis and laboratory reagent
Agricultural micronutrient for iron supplementation
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