Heptahydrate Ferrous Sulfate/CAS 7782-63-0 ferrous sulphate for water treatment, fertilizer

Industrially, ferrous sulphate is mainly used as a precursor to other iron compounds. It is a reducing agent, for the reduction of chromate in cement.

Nutritional Supplement
Together with other iron compounds, ferrous sulphate is used to fortify foods and treat iron-deficiency anemia. Constipation is a frequent and uncomfortable side effect associated with the administration of oral supplements. Stool softeners often are prescribed to prevent constipation.

Colorant
Ferrous sulphate can also be used to stain concete and some lime tones and sandstones a yellowish rust color.

Water Treatment
Ferrous sulphate has been applied for the purification of water by flocculation and for phosphate removal in municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants to prevent eutrophication of surface water bodies.