Fe2(SO4)3, commonly known as Iron (III) Sulfate, is an inorganic chemical compound. It contains two Iron atoms, three Sulfur atoms, and twelve Oxygen atoms per molecule. Therefore, the molecular weight of Fe2(SO4)3 is 399.92 g/mol. In Fe2(SO4)3, Iron forms the Fe3+ ion and sulfate forms the SO4 2- ion.
Fe2(SO4)3 appears as reddish-brown crystals or powder. This substance does not have a characteristic odor and has a neutral pH. Fe2(SO4)3 is easily soluble in water and has a strong oxidizing ability in acidic environments.
Fe2(SO4)3 is involved in numerous chemical reactions, such as reacting with metals like Cu, Zn to form Iron (II) salt and iron metal, or reacting with acid to produce Iron (III) salt and water.
Fe2(SO4)3 can be synthesized in the laboratory through the oxidation reaction of iron with concentrated, hot sulfuric acid. Industrially, Fe2(SO4)3 is usually produced from the reaction between iron, sulfuric acid, and oxygen.