| Synonyms |
Citric acid, ammonium iron (3+) salt Ammonium ferric citrate Ammoniocitrate of iron Iron citrate 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,ammonium iron (3+) salt Ferric ammonium citrate, Brown Ferric ammonium citrate, Green |
| Appearance |
Clear green crystals or reddish-brown powder Odorless to slight ammonia odor |
| Uses | In iron-toning solutions |
| Chemical Formula | C6H8O7.xFe.xNH3 |
| Notes |
Occurs also as brown scales, but green scales are preferred for photographic purposes. Both brown and green scales are light-sensitive. Keep well closed and protected from light. Fresh ferric ammonium citrate tends to form a layer of mold after a few days. This cab be filtered or lifted off. After the first time it appears the mold rarely returns. |
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Comments about Photographers' Formulary Ferric Ammonium Citrate - 100g:
Perfect product. Exactly what I ordered and shipped super fast as always!
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Comments about Photographers' Formulary Ferric Ammonium Citrate - 100g:
I used this to make Cyanotypes with my class at a 4-H camp. They were a huge hit!
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Comments about Photographers' Formulary Ferric Ammonium Citrate - 100g:
I use this chemical for making Cyanotypes, and it was sent in a black bag, which was great since this chemical in powder form is light sensitive. I have no complaints about this product.
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I use the product mixing a solution to be used for cyanotypes. The chemical is flawless. Nothing bad to say, A++ ferric ammonium citrate, will mix again.
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