Iron hydroxide oxide

Iron hydroxide oxide (CAS 20344-49-4), also known as ferric oxyhydroxide, is an inorganic iron compound used primarily as a coagulant and flocculant in industrial water and wastewater treatment.

Where is Iron hydroxide oxide used?

• Municipal and industrial water treatment: removal of arsenic and lead
• Effluent and drinking water: removal of heavy metal contaminants
• Mining: treatment of acid mine drainage by precipitating dissolved metals
• Pulp and paper mills: effluent treatment to reduce colour, turbidity and chemical oxygen demand
• Corrosion inhibition: stable iron oxide barrier layer on metal surfaces
• It binds suspended solids, heavy metals and phosphates, enabling their removal from process streams.

Good to know: Particle size and surface area specifications may vary by supplier and directly affect adsorption performance and chemical efficiency.