Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate
Application Notes
Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate is a reagent used in the manufacturing of iron compounds, in electroplating baths, aluminium etching, process engraving and lithography, and in redox polymerisation. It is used as a reducing agent in chemical processes, leather dyes and writing inks. Also, it is a component of weed killers, wood preservatives and water treatment processes. Used In prevention of chlorosis in plants and therapeutically as hematinic. In veterinary medicine, it is used as an astringent to combat iron deficiency. Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate is used in the determination of phosphorus as per the method of Taussky and Shorr. Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate is used in cell culture applications generally bound to transferrin, citrate or other iron transport molecules.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Cell culture