ferroussulfate,greenvitriol; ferrous sulfate heptahydrate; Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate; Iron(2+) sulfate heptahydrate; Iron sulfate heptahydrate

Ferrous Sulfate is a sulfate salt of mineral iron formulated for oral administration and used as a dietary supplement, ferrous sulfate is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine and combines with apoferritin to form ferritin, which is stored in the liver, spleen, red bone marrow, and intestinal mucosa. Important in transport of oxygen by hemoglobin to the tissues, iron is also found in myoglobin, transferrin, and ferritin, and is a component of many enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and cytochromes

Mainly used in the manufacture of iron salts, inks, magnetic iron oxide, water purifiers, disinfectants, and iron catalysts; used as mordants, tannins, bleaching agents, wood preservatives, compound fertilizer additives, and for the processing of ferrous sulfate monohydrate, etc.