Description
§184.1307c(a) Ferrous citrate (iron(II)citrate, C6H6FeO) is slightly colored powder or white crystals. It is prepared from the reaction of sodium with ferrous sulfate or by direct action of citric acid on iron filings.
Chemical Properties
white, rhomb powder(s); prepared from iron powder(s) and citric acid; used as supplements to animal diets [KIR81] [MER06] [CRC10]
Uses
Citric acid, iron(2+) salt is used as a nutritional supplement in the food industry and can be used in dairy products, etc.