Ferric Orthophosphate Uses
Ferric Orthophosphate, is a common mineral known as iron phosphate. It is an inorganic chemical containing iron. Ferric orthophosphate is the only white iron used in food products like Horlicks, Complan, It is also added to performance enhancers for improving the athletic abilities and stamina. Ferric orthophosphate has many other food and medical uses as well as uses outside of food and medical treatments. This mineral is used in treating anaemia or iron deficiency by adding to nutritional supplements. Ferric orthophosphate is very important and for various functioning of the human body. It is also used as harmless pesticides snail baits but is not harmful for farming. The iron can be poisonous if taken in large dosages. This is a common mineral that leads to iron poisoning in kids who ingest large amounts of vitamins because the vitamins look or taste like candy which they love. WBCIL (West Bengal Chemical Industries ltd) is a top producer of Ferric Orthophosphate and supplies in India and export to other countries.