Answer to Question #227879 in General Chemistry for Nas

Question

How to make 12% Fe3 Solution from Ferric Sulfate

Answer 1

Ferric sulfate appears as a yellow crystalline solid or a grayish-white powder. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used for water purification, and as a soil conditioner.

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Iron(3+) sulfate is a compound of iron and sulfate in which the ratio of iron(3+) to sulfate ions is 3:2. It has a role as a catalyst, a mordant and an astringent. It is a metal sulfate and an iron molecular entity. It contains an iron(3+).