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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
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It gave a bluish-black color with impure ferrous sulphate and a dark color with ferric chloride.
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After cooling, a solution of ferrous sulphate is poured on its surface, so as to form a layer resting on it.
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Black Russia leather is dyed with alum, extract of sanders, and ferrous sulphate.
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It forms dark red crystals isomorphous with ferrous sulphate, and readily soluble in water.
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Maercker has found that in moor soils containing ferrous sulphate, no nitrates, or mere traces of nitrates, could be found.
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