Ammonium iron(III) sulfate

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Ammonium iron(III) sulfate
• CAS No.: 10138-04-2
• Molecular Formula: Fe^.NH4^.(SO4)2
• Molecular Weight: 266.01
• Hs Code.: 2833309000
• Mol file: 10138-04-2.mol

Synonyms:Ammoniumiron sulfate (NH4Fe(SO4)2) (6CI);Ammonium ferric alum;Ammonium ferricsulfate;Ammonium ferric sulfate (NH4Fe(SO4)2);Ammonium iron bis(sulfate);Ammonium iron disulfate;Ferriammonium sulfate;Ferricammonium alum;Ferric ammonium disulfate;Ironammonium disulfate;Monoammonium ferric disulfate;

Chemical Property of Ammonium iron(III) sulfate

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: pale violet crystals
• Melting Point: 40oC
• Boiling Point: 330 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 28°F
• PSA: 177.69000
• Density: 0.87g/mLat 25°C(lit.)
• LogP: 0.14960
• Water Solubility.: very soluble H2O; insoluble alcohol [MER06]

Purity/Quality:

99.9% ^*data from raw suppliers

Ammoniumiron(III)sulfate 98+% ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/38
• Safety Statements: 26

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Physical Properties: The dodecahydrate is lilac to violet crystal (anhydrous compound is colorless); hydrated crystals lose all water molecules at 230°C; readily dissolves in water; insoluble in alcohol; aqueous solution is acidic.
• Uses: Iron(III) ammonium sulfate is a mordant in dyeing and printing of fabrics and textiles. The compound also is an analytical reagent; and is used in medicine.