Ferrous Citrate、Ferric Citrate

Molecular Formula: FeC6H6O7; Fe(C6H5O7)·xH2O
CAS No.: 2338-05-8; 3522-50-7
Molecular weight: 245.95; 244.95 (anhydrous)
Properties & Application:
Ferrous Citrate and Ferric Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. Iron has a vital function in combining with protein and copper to make hemoglobin. Iron also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone. Ferrous citrate is gray-green powder, ferric citrate is orange to brown powder. They can be used as nutrient or dietary supplement.

Specification:

	Powder Code11101	Powder Code11102
Identification
Citrate	To Pass Test
Iron	To Pass Test
Appearance		Orange - brown powder
F3+ Content (as is basis)		16.5 - 20.0%
Water		27.0% max
Fe2+ Content		5.0% max
Lead		2 ppm max
Assay (Ferrous Iron)	20.0 - 22.0%
pH 1% solution @ 20° C	3.0 - 4.0
Moisture	2% max
Solubility @ 20° C	0.5 g
Solubility @ 6° C	0.5 g
Mesh Test thru 80 (180 μm)	95% min
Mesh Test thru 40 (400 μm)	100% min
Bulk density (Loose)	500 - 700 g
Particle Size	According to Customer Requirements

Microbial limits
Total Plate Count:;	NMT 1000cfu/g	E. Coli:	Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts:	NMT 300cfu/g	Salmonella:	Negative
Total Coliform Count:	NMT 10cfu/g	Staphylococcus Aureus:	Negative

Package & Storage:
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag. Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.


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