Ferric Ammonium Citrate

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odour of ammonia. It is soluble in water. It is used in medicine, in making blueprints, and as a feed additive. It is used in medicine, in making blueprints, and as a feed additive.

Physical Properties :

Chemical Name	Ferric Ammonium Citrate
Abbreviation	FAC
CAS No	1185-57-5
Molecular structure
Molecular Formula	(NH4)5[Fe(C6H4O7)2].
Appearance	Yellowish brown to red solid
Molecular weight	261.98

Specifications :

Color and Physical Form	Yellowish brown solid
Molecular weight	261.98
Density	1.064
pH of 1% solution	6.0 - 8.0

Packaging :
25 kg PP bag with LDPE liner inside / 500 kg and 1000 kg Jumbo bag

Application :

• As a food ingredient and is used as an acidity regulator.
• Used for Water purification.
• As a reducing agent of metal salts of low activity like gold and silver.
• In medical imaging, ammonium ferric citrate is used as a contrast medium.