Ferric Orthophosphate Light/Heavy

Ferric OrthophosphateFePO4·xH2O Ferric Phosphate occurs as a white-pinkish white to buff coloured powder. Ferric Orthophosphate is insoluble in water. It is readily soluble in dilute mineral acids.

Ferric orthophosphate, also known as iron phosphate, is an inorganic chemical containing iron. It is a mineral that is added to nutritional supplements to treat anemia, or iron deficiency. Ferric orthophosphate also has other food and medical uses as well as uses outside of food and medical treatments.

Ferric orthophosphate also has other food and medical uses as well as uses outside of food and medical treatments. This mineral is also added to performance enhancers to improve athletic abilities and stamina.

Features of Ferric Orthophosphate Light/Heavy

Applications of Ferric Orthophosphate Light/Heavy

Calcium Carbonate

Pharmaceuticals

Rubber industry

Cosmetics

Paints

Printing ink

Specification of Ferric Orthophosphate Light/Heavy Powder

Sr. No.

Parameters

Requirement

1

Description

 A Crystalline or amorphous powder in shades of, white, pink& yellow.

2

Solubility

Soluble in mineral acids, insoluble in water& in glacial acetic acid.

3

Identification

Positive for Fe(III)& Phosphates.

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Arsenic

Max. 3.0 mg/kg

5

Lead

Max. 4.0 mg/kg

6

Mercury

Max. 3.0 mg/kg

7

Fluoride

Max.  50 ppm

8

Assay (as Fe)

26.0%  to  32.0%

9

Loss on ignition

Max. 32. 5 %

10

Sieve analysis

90% pass through  100#

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