Ammonium Ferric Citrate has proven to be quintessential in the medical industry as a reliable antiseptic as well as a water disinfectant
Ammonium ferric citrate is a
synthetic chemical compound that is commonly used in the production of rubber
and other industrial products. In its purest form, it is known as ferric oxide
which is a highly reactive compound capable of destroying most organic
compounds by releasing oxygen. However, its non-reactive form
(monochlorobenzene) is highly useful for applications requiring limited amounts
of heat to destroy microorganisms. The commercial use of ammonium ferric
citrate is an oxidizing agent. It is usually added during or after the addition
of bleach to kill microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses. Ammonium ferric
citrate has been developed into a reliable antiseptic for disinfecting water
supplies and it has also been found to be effective in treating sewage. A few
percent concentration can successfully overcome many waterborne diseases.
Ammonium
ferric citrate should only be used in very specific applications due to its
corrosive properties. For instance, it is not recommended to apply it to
glassware. This material reacts with oxygen to produce ozone gas which is very
harmful to the health of human beings. It reacts with other chemicals to
produce chlorine gas which is harmful to the lungs. In fact, the fumes emitted
by this compound are considered so toxic that they have been banned in several
countries including South Africa and Japan. Another notable safety factor
relating to ammonium ferric citrate is that its fumes evaporate at a much lower
rate than the fumes produced by hydrogen fluoride.
The medicinal and cosmetic industries
make extensive use of ammonium compounds. These compounds are widely used for
wound dressings, acne treatment, and wound treatment for severe burns. Many
cosmetic applications and treatments make use of ammonium compounds as
ingredients. For instance, some facial creams and lotions contain amnions for
hydrating the skin. Some cosmetics are even formulated with anionic acid to
retain moisture in the skin. There are many other applications where the
ammonium compound is being used and there are still many more to be discovered.
Recently, in Japan, Akebia Therapeutics Inc. collaborated with Japan Tobacco,
Inc. (JT) for use of Riona (ferric citrate hydrate) to treat adult patients
with iron deficiency anemia.
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