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Inorganic Chemistry Unit -4 PPt
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0 Iron(II) sulfate or iron(II) sulphate ) or ferrous sulfate denotes a range of salts with the formula FeSO 4 · x H 2 O. 0 These compounds exist most commonly as the heptahydrate ( x = 7) but are known for several values of x. 0 FeSO4.H2O (Mineral, relatively rare) 0 FeSO4.4H2O (Mineral, relatively common, white) 0 FeSO4.5H2O (Mineral, relatively rare) 0 FeSO4.6H2O (Mineral, relatively rare) 0 FeSO4.7H2O (Mineral, relatively common, blue-green)
0 All mentioned mineral forms are connected with oxidation zones of iron-bearing ore beds (pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, etc.) and related environments (like coal fire sites). Many undergo rapid dehydration and sometimes oxidation.
0 On heating, iron(II) sulfate first loses its water of crystallization and the original green crystals are converted into a brown colored anhydrous solid. When further heated, the anhydrous material releases sulfur dioxide and white fumes of sulfur trioxide, leaving a reddish-brown iron(III) oxide. Decomposition of iron(II) sulfate begins at about 680 °C (1,256 °F). 2 FeSO 4 → Fe 2 O 3 + SO 2 + SO 3
0 Like all iron(II) salts, iron(II) sulfate is a reducing agent. 0 For example, it reduces nitric acid to nitrogen monoxide and chlorine to chloride: 6 FeSO 4 + 3 H 2 SO 4 + 2 HNO 3 → 3 Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 + 4 H 2 O + 2 NO 6 FeSO 4 + 3 Cl 2 → 2 Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 + 2 FeCl 3 0 Upon exposure to air, it oxidizes to form a corrosive brown- yellow coating of "basic ferric sulfate", which is an adduct of iron(III) oxide and iron(III) sulfate: 12 FeSO 4 + 3 O 2 → 4 Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 + 2 Fe 2 O 3
0 Green vitriol is also a useful reagent in the identification of mushrooms 0 It has been used in the purification of water by flocculation and for phosphate removal in municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants to prevent eutrophication of surface water bodies. 0 Ferrous sulfate can also be used to stain concrete and some limestones and sandstones a yellowish rust color
Fine yellowish-grey or pale greenish-yellow powder or granules having a Slight caramel odor Taste : Caramel test
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(^) Molecular formula C 12 H 22 FeO 14 • x H 2 O (^) Molar mass FeSO 4 •7H 2 O^ 446. (anhydrous) Synonym (^) Ferrosigluconas
and then barium carbonate is added to get barium gluconate. This is treated with ferrous sulfate which gives ferrous gluconate Uses