FeSO44H2O
FeSO44H2O, also known as iron(II) sulfate tetrahydrate, is a chemical compound. It is a hydrated salt of iron and sulfate. The chemical formula indicates that for every molecule of iron(II) sulfate, there are four molecules of water. This compound typically appears as a pale blue or greenish crystalline solid. It is soluble in water, forming a solution that can have a slightly acidic pH.
Iron(II) sulfate tetrahydrate is one of several hydrated forms of iron(II) sulfate. Other common forms include
In terms of its chemical properties, iron(II) sulfate tetrahydrate contains iron in the +2 oxidation state. It
FeSO44H2O has various applications. It is used in water treatment to remove impurities. It can also be