Ferrous Carbonate

Description

Ferrous Carbonate · CAS 563-71-3 · FeCO3. UNII MZ3Q72U52O. Density: 3.9 g/cu cm; Density: 3.9 @25 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	563-71-3
PubChem CID	11248
Molecular formula	FeCO3
IUPAC name	iron(2+) carbonate
UNII (FDA)	MZ3Q72U52O

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	115.85
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	115.919679
Monoisotopic Mass	115.919679
Topological Polar Surface Area	63.2
Heavy Atom Count	5
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	18.8

Physical & Chemical Properties

Density	3.9 g/cu cm
Density	3.9 @25 °C

Physical description & handling notes

• White or grey odorless solid, insoluble in water, soluble in acid; [Hawley]
• Precipitates as a white solid
• MP: Decomposes
• 0.0067 G SOL IN 1 LITER OF WATER @ 25 °C; SOL IN CARBONIC ACID SOLUTION
• Amorphous; soluble in acid /Monohydrate/
• Green-brown hexagonal crystals /Hydrate/

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: Use unspecified
GHS notification summary	100% (24 / 24)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	100% (24 / 24)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flame retardant, iron supplement in animal feed, and hematinic (treatment of iron deficiency anemia); [HSDB]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Used as a flame retardant and as an iron supplement in animal feed.
• Catalysts, pigments, drugs, agriculture, nutrition, metallurgy, and leather tanning. /Iron compounds/
• ... Prepared by treating solutions of iron(II) salts with alkali carbonate salts.
• Carbonic acid, iron(2+) salt (1:1): ACTIVE

Synonyms

FERROUS CARBONATE; 563-71-3; Iron(2+) carbonate; Iron II carbonate; Ferrous monocarbonate; Blaud's mass; Iron carbonate (FeCO3); Ferrum carbonicum; UNII-MZ3Q72U52O; HSDB 458; MZ3Q72U52O; EINECS 209-259-6; CHEBI:86235; RefChem:5825; IRON (2+) CARBONATE; Iron(II) carbonate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Ferrous Carbonate?

CAS 563-71-3; molecular formula FeCO3; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Ferrous Carbonate known by?

FERROUS CARBONATE, 563-71-3, Iron(2+) carbonate, Iron II carbonate, Ferrous monocarbonate, Blaud's mass.

What is the regulatory status of Ferrous Carbonate?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Substance added to food: Use unspecified.

Is Ferrous Carbonate classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (24 of 24).

What are the key physical properties of Ferrous Carbonate?

Density: 3.9 g/cu cm; Density: 3.9 @25 °C.

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