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Description

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a food additive used as an acidity regulator. Ferric Ammonium Citrate has several uses including, water purification and printing. It can be used as a reducing agent of metal salts of low activity like gold and silver, used as a contrast medium, and used as a hematinic. Used in Kligler iron deeps to determine hydrogen sulfide production in microbial metabolism. Store in a tightly closed container, away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain stability.

Properties

Shelf life

5 years

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

214-686-6

Appearance color

Dark beige to very dark red-brown

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C12H28FeN5O14

Molecular Weight

261.97

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 1.200 g/mL