Iron(II) Sulfate

FeSO₄

IUPAC: Iron(II) sulfate

CAS: 7720-78-7

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Composição elemental

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

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Can cause iron poisoning in children

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
industrial
Estado
solid
Massa molar
151,91 g/mol
Densidade
3,6500 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
680,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

Compostos relacionados

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).