Product Description

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is a water-soluble iron compound widely used as a nutritional iron source in food fortification, pharmaceuticals, and dietary supplements. It provides high bioavailability and stable performance in various formulations, making it suitable for iron enrichment in processed foods and nutritional products.

Due to its excellent solubility and compatibility with other ingredients, Ferric Ammonium Citrate is commonly applied in beverages, nutritional supplements, and specialty formulations requiring iron fortification.

Chemical & Physical Properties

• ✓ Chemical Name: Ferric Ammonium Citrate

• ✓ CAS Number: 1185-57-5

• ✓ Molecular Formula: Variable complex of ferric citrate with ammonium ions

• ✓ Appearance: Red-brown crystalline powder or granules

• ✓ Odor: Odorless

• ✓ Solubility: Freely soluble in water

• ✓ Iron Content (Fe): typically 16–18% (grade dependent)

• ✓ pH (5% solution): ~6.0–8.0

• ✓ Bulk Density: ~0.6–0.8 g/cm³

• ✓ Stability: Stable under dry storage conditions

• ✓ Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage

Typical Specifications

• ✓ Assay: conforms to food or pharmaceutical grade standards

• ✓ Iron (Fe): typically 16–18%

• ✓ Moisture: ≤ 10%

• ✓ Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm

• ✓ Lead (Pb): ≤ 2 ppm

• ✓ Arsenic (As): ≤ 3 ppm

• ✓ Appearance: Red-brown crystalline powder

Applications

• ✓ Food fortification: iron enrichment in beverages, cereals, and processed foods

• ✓ Dietary supplements: tablets, capsules, and nutritional powders

• ✓ Pharmaceuticals: iron supplement preparations

• ✓ Feed additives: mineral supplementation in animal nutrition

• ✓ Laboratory reagents: photographic and analytical applications

Features & Benefits

• ✅ Highly bioavailable source of dietary iron

• ✅ Excellent water solubility for beverage and liquid formulations

• ✅ Suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and feed applications

• ✅ Enhances nutritional value in fortified foods

• ✅ Stable and easy to incorporate into production processes

• ✅ Consistent quality suitable for large-scale manufacturing

• ✅ Reliable bulk supply for global food and supplement producers

• ✅ Compatible with a wide range of formulation systems

Packaging & Storage

• ✅ Packaging: 25 kg bags, fiber drums, or customized packaging

• ✅ Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep tightly sealed to protect from moisture and light.

Quality & Documentation

Attachments
Download COA for detailed specifications and purity.

COA-Ferric Ammonium Citrate-250415A.pdf

Please contact us for the latest documents or customized specifications.

Supplier Information

We supply Ferric Ammonium Citrate to global markets including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Stable supply, strict quality control, and professional export service.

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