Ferrihydrite

Agent Name
Ferrihydrite
CAS Number
39473-89-7
Formula
Fe5-H-O8.4H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Sources/Uses
A hydrous ferric oxyhydroxide widespread on the Earth's surface and found in the core of ferritin protein; Used in water purification and to clean wastewater and groundwater; [Wikipedia]
Reference Link #1
The Structure of Ferrihydrite, a Nanocrystalline Material
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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