Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

IUPAC: Iron(II) sulfate

CAS: 7720-78-7

Übersicht

Iron(II) sulfate (ferrous sulfate) is used as an iron supplement and in water treatment. Its green vitriol form has been known since antiquity.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
Oxygen ×4
42,1%
S
Sulfur ×1
21,1%
Fe
Iron ×1
36,8%

Verwendung

  • • Iron supplement
  • • Water treatment
  • • Lawn moss killer
  • • Ink production

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Iron gall ink, made from iron sulfate and tannins, was the standard writing ink from the 5th to 20th century

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Can cause iron poisoning in children

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Fe+2]

Eigenschaften

Typ
industrial
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
151,91 g/mol
Dichte
3,6500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
680,0 °C
Löslichkeit
295 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
151,8867
TPSA
88,6 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
62,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃

Calcium Chloride

CaCl₂

Potassium Dichromate

K₂Cr₂O₇

Sodium Hypochlorite

NaClO

Potassium Permanganate

KMnO₄

Sodium Silicate

Na₂SiO₃

Zinc Chloride

ZnCl₂

Sodium Fluoride

NaF

Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron(II) Sulfate?
Iron(II) Sulfate (FeSO₄) is a industrial compound with the IUPAC name Iron(II) sulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Iron(II) Sulfate?
Iron(II) Sulfate has a molar mass of 151.91 g/mol.
What state is Iron(II) Sulfate at room temperature?
Iron(II) Sulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Iron(II) Sulfate organic or inorganic?
Iron(II) Sulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Iron(II) Sulfate?
Iron(II) Sulfate (FeSO₄) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Iron (Fe).