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

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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