Copper Sulfate

Products Copper sulfate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also found as an active ingredient in medicines, for example in copper zinc solution (Eau d’Alibour). Structure and properties Copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4, Mr = 159.6 g/mol) is a copper salt of sulfuric acid. In pharmacy as often used copper sulfate … Copper Sulfate

Iron

Products Iron is available in the form of tablets, capsules, chewable tablets, drops, as a syrup, direct granules and as a solution for injection, among others (selection). These are approved drugs and dietary supplements. It is also combined with folic acid, with vitamin C and with other vitamins and minerals fix. Some dosage forms are … Iron

Ferrous Sulfate

Products Ferrous sulfate is contained in medicines for iron substitution, for example, in tablets. It is also an ingredient in tonics (e.g., Tonicum FH). Structure and properties Iron(II) sulfate (FeSO4, Mr = 151.9 g/mol) is the ferrous salt of sulfuric acid and is readily soluble in water. It dissolves even better in hot water. Various … Ferrous Sulfate

Redox Reactions

Definition A redox reaction (reduction-oxidation reaction) is a chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred and the oxidation state changes. An example is the oxidation of elemental magnesium with oxygen: 2 Mg (elemental magnesium) + O2 (oxygen) 2 MgO (magnesium oxide). In this process, magnesium is called a reducing agent. It gives off two electrons. … Redox Reactions

Sulfuric Acid

Products Pure sulfuric acid is available in specialized stores. It is one of the most important chemicals and millions of tons of it are produced annually. Concentrated sulfuric acid should not be given to private individuals in our view because of the potential risk. Structure and properties The sulfuric acid (H2SO4, Mr = 98.1 g/mol) … Sulfuric Acid

Salts

Products Numerous active ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients are present in drugs as salts. They are also present in dietary supplements, in foods, medical devices and cosmetics. Various salts are available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure Salts consist of positively and negatively charged atoms or compounds, that is, cations and anions. Together they … Salts