How FeSO4 is formed?
Sophia Koch
Updated on March 31, 2026
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Also asked, how is FeSO4 prepared?
It can be prepared by adding slight excess of iron to dilute sulphuric acid. After completion of reaction the liquid is concentrated by boiling. Then the solution is filtered and allowed to cool. The crystals are separated and dried, then recrystalizes from water.
Beside above, is FeSO4 aqueous? Aqueous iron(II) sulfate FeSO4 and solid copper are produced by the reaction of solid iron and aqueous copper(II) sulfate CuSO4 .
Subsequently, one may also ask, why is FeSO4 freshly prepared?
Freshly prepared ferrous sulphate is used in brown ring test, because if FeSO4 is stored or it is the old one then it reacts with atmospheric oxygen and gets oxidized to form a corrosive brown-yellow coating of basic ferric sulphate, which is an adduct of ferric oxide and ferric sulphate.
What is the use of FeSO4?
Ferrous Sulfate is an essential body mineral. Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). Ferrous sulfate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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