ferrous sulphate

noun

an iron salt with a saline taste, usually obtained as greenish crystals of the heptahydrate, which are converted to the white monohydrate above 100°C: used in inks, tanning, water purification, and in the treatment of anaemia. Formula: FeSO 4 Systematic nameiron (II) sulphate Also calledcopperasgreen vitriol

It gave a bluish-black color with impure ferrous sulphate and a dark color with ferric chloride.

After cooling, a solution of ferrous sulphate is poured on its surface, so as to form a layer resting on it.

Black Russia leather is dyed with alum, extract of sanders, and ferrous sulphate.

It forms dark red crystals isomorphous with ferrous sulphate, and readily soluble in water.

Maercker has found that in moor soils containing ferrous sulphate, no nitrates, or mere traces of nitrates, could be found.

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