Ferrous Sulfate (Iron II Sulfate) Heptahydrate (CAS 7782-63-0)

Ferrous Sulfate (Iron II Sulfate) Heptahydrate is a compound with diverse applications in research, particularly in the fields of environmental science and analytical chemistry. As a source of soluble iron (II) ions, it is frequently used in the synthesis of iron-based nanoparticles and in studies of their reactivity and potential for environmental remediation, such as the treatment of contaminated groundwater or soil. In plant physiology research, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron II Sulfate) Heptahydrate is utilized to investigate the role of iron in chlorophyll synthesis and to understand the mechanisms of iron uptake and transport in plants. Its role as a reducing agent in redox reactions makes it a subject of interest in studies of electron transfer processes. Moreover, in analytical chemistry, it acts as a standard for calibrating instruments that measure iron concentrations in various matrices, and its heptahydrate form is of particular interest due to its stability, which allows for accurate and reproducible measurements.