Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate Feed Grade
CAS Number: 7720-78-7
Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate (FeSO4.7H2O) is the most economical and widely used iron supplement in animal nutrition, essential for haemoglobin and myoglobin synthesis, oxygen transport, and enzyme function. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common mineral deficiency in piglets born to sows kept indoors, making iron supplementation critical in modern commercial pig production. Our feed-grade product provides reliable iron content for premix and complete feed formulations.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Light green to blue-green crystalline powder |
| lead (ppm) | ≤5 |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| iron content (%) | ≥19.5 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
Applications
- Piglet feeds to prevent iron deficiency anaemia in the first weeks of life
- Poultry premixes as the primary supplemental iron source
- Ruminant mineral blends for cattle, sheep, and goat iron nutrition
- Aquafeed where iron supplementation is required for haematology
- Injectable iron dextran preparation for neonatal piglet treatment
Key Features
- Most cost-effective iron supplement with high iron content ≥19.5%
- Ferrous form (Fe2+) is more bioavailable than ferric iron (Fe3+)
- Can be used in both dry premixes and liquid feed acidifier blends
- Manufactured with low heavy metal profile for safe animal supplementation