Ferric Ammonium Citrate(Food grade, pharmaceutical grade, reagent grade)--Nantong Feiyu Food-tech Co., Ltd.

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Ferric Ammonium Citrate

Ferric Ammonium Citrate can be used as a nutritional supplement. This product is known to be used as specialized plant nutrient. Iron has a vital function in combining with protein and copper to make hemoglobin. Iron also prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone.

Chemical Data

Chemical Formula	A complex salt of undetermined structure, composed of iron, ammonia and citric acid.
CAS NO	1185-57-5
Molecular Weight	--
Use	Nutrient; Dietary Supplement; Pharmaceuticals
Description	Green powder very soluble in water and having a mild iron-metallic taste. It is odorless and its solutions are acid to litmus. It may deliquesce in air and is affected by light. Ferric ammonium citrate, brown, occurs as thin, transparent brown, red-brown or garnet red scales or granules, or as a brown-yellow powder. It is very soluble in water, but is insoluble in alcohol. The pH of a 1:20 aqueous solution is about 5.0 to 8.0. It is deliquescent in air and is affected by light.
Containers	25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag
Storage	Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers

Chemical Specifications

	FCC Green Powder Code11201	FCC/USP Brown Powder Code11202	Red (BP 73) Powder Code11203
Identification Test A Test B	To Pass Test To Pass Test	To Pass Test To Pass Test	To Pass Test To Pass Test
Test C	To Pass Test	To Pass Test	---
Assay	14.5-16.0% Fe	16.5 – 18.5% Fe3+	20.5 – 22.5%
Ferric Citrate	To Pass Test	To Pass Test	---
Lead	2 ppm max	2 ppm max	30 ppm max
Mercury	1 ppm max	1 ppm max	---
Oxalate	To Pass Test	To Pass Test	---
Sulfate	0.3% max	0.3% max	0. 6% max
PH	---	5.0 – 8.0	---
Arsenic (As)	---	---	4 ppm max
Solubility	---	---	To Pass Test
Bulk density (Loose)	According to Customer Requirements
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

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