Iron(II) Ammonium Sulfate
Name:
Iron(II) Ammonium Sulfate
Alias:
Mohr Salt; Ammonium Ferrous Sulfate; Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate
Formula:
(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2.6H2O
(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2.6H2O Molar Mass Conversion in Batch
Elem.
Name
Atomic Mass
(g/mol)
Total
Mass Percentage
N
Nitrogen
14.0067
2
7.144%
H
Hydrogen
1.00794
20
5.141%
S
Sulfur
32.065
2
16.354%
O
Oxgen
15.9994
14
57.12%
(NH4)2Fe(SO4)2.6H2O is a blue green crystal at room temperature. It is soluble in water. Its melting point is 100 ̊C (212 ̊F), density 1.86 g/cm3. Mohr's salt may cause burns to eye and skin. It may cause digestive tract irratation if swallowed. It's widely used, such as for water purification or laboratory reagent.
