Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate

Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate (CAS 7782-63-0), also known as green vitriol or iron vitriol, is a hydrated iron(II) salt.

Where is Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate used?

• Water treatment: flocculant that removes phosphates
• Agriculture: corrects iron-deficiency chlorosis in crops and acts as a soil amendment
• Moss and weed control: registered active ingredient for commercial landscaping
• Pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals: bioavailable iron source in iron-deficiency supplements and fortified formulations for human and animal health
• Mining: catalyst precursor in hydrometallurgical leaching operations
• It also acts as a reducing agent in the chromate treatment of process water and industrial effluent streams.

Good to know: Feed and pharma grades require documented purity specifications to ensure compliance with international safety and quality standards.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk supply in 25 kg bags or bulk totes