Raudsoolad
Raudsoolad, a term of Estonian origin, translates to "iron salts" in English. This designation broadly refers to chemical compounds containing iron as a cation. The specific properties and applications of raudsoolad vary significantly depending on the oxidation state of the iron and the accompanying anion. Common examples include iron(II) sulfate (ferrous sulfate) and iron(III) chloride (ferric chloride).
Iron(II) sulfate, also known as green vitriol, is often encountered as a pale green crystalline solid. It
Iron(III) chloride, typically appearing as yellow to brown crystals, is a strong Lewis acid. Its primary applications