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USALCO Ferrous Sulfate (7%)

USALCO Ferrous Sulfate (7%) is a liquid coagulant that contains 7% bivalent iron (Fe2+). It is produced through the reaction of high-purity iron ore and metallic iron with sulfuric acid. This product is used in the treatment of municipal and industrial water and wastewater. It has various applications, including reducing hydrogen sulfide, controlling chromate and cyanide, de-chlorination, conditioning sludge, and precipitating phosphate with aeration.

Functions: Coagulant, Flocculant

Chemical Family: Iron & Iron Compounds, Sulfates

Applicable Processes: Chloride Removal, Chlorite Removal, Chromate Reduction, Cyanide Complexation, Drinking Water Treatment, Hydrogen Sulfide Control, Industrial Water Treatment, Phosphate Precipitation With Aeration, Phosphorus Removal, Sludge Treatment, Wastewater Treatment

Synonyms: Ferrous Sulphate, FeSO4, Iron(II) Sulfate, Iron(II) Sulphate

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Iron & Iron Compounds,
Sulfates
Chemical Name
Ferrous Sulfate
Industrial Additives Functions
Coagulant,
Flocculant
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Water Treatment Chemicals
Water Treatment Additives

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Water Treatment
Applicable Processes
Chloride Removal,
Chlorite Removal,
Chromate Reduction,
Cyanide Complexation,
Drinking Water Treatment,
Hydrogen Sulfide Control,
Industrial Water Treatment,
Phosphate Precipitation With Aeration,
Phosphorus Removal,
Sludge Treatment,
Wastewater Treatment
Principal Uses

Drinking water / wastewater treatment – flocculant and coagulant, odor control, hydrogen sulfide absorption.

Product Usage Information

Used for hydrogen sulfide control, phosphate precipitation with aeration; chromate reduction; cyanide complexation; de-chlorination; and sludge conditioning.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Green Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Iron (II)6.8 - 7.2--
Iron (III) Oxide Content4.7 - 7.2%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.18 - 1.22--
pHmin. 2.0--
Free Acidmax. 0.25%-
Water Insoluble Mattermax. 0.1%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
NSF Approved,
NSF/ANSI 60,
NSF/ANSI/CAN 60
Certification

USALCO’s Ferrous Sulfate Solution 7% Fe2+(IS2070) is NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 certified for use in potable water treatment up to 600 mg/l.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information

275 gallon IBCs (totes), tank trucks and railcars.