This section provides an overview for iron hydroxide as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 iron hydroxide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked iron hydroxide companies as of November, 2024: 1.Blue Grass Chemical Specialties LLC, 2.Ereztech LLC, 3.Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd..
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Iron hydroxide refers to hydroxides of iron and is classified into iron(II) hydroxide (Fe(OH)2) and iron(III) hydroxide (Fe(OH)3) based on the oxidation state of iron.
Iron(II) hydroxide, or ferrous hydroxide, is an inorganic compound with the formula Fe(OH)2. It forms as a white solid but readily oxidizes in the presence of oxygen to form a light green compound commonly known as "green rust," seen on water taps. Upon heating in the air, it transforms into iron(III) oxide.
Iron(III) hydroxide, or ferric hydroxide, has the formula Fe(OH)3. However, the compound often found is iron hydroxide(III) oxide hydrate, with a composition of FeO(OH)-H2O. This compound forms as a reddish-brown solid and occurs naturally in various ores like goethite, akaganeite, lepidocrocite, and limonite, or as the familiar red rust. It can form colloidal particles in alkaline solutions.
Iron(II) hydroxide can be prepared by reacting an aqueous solution of iron(II) sulfate with sodium hydroxide, resulting in the precipitation of Fe(OH)2.
Iron(III) hydroxide is typically precipitated by adjusting the pH of an aqueous iron(III) salt solution. For example, it can be obtained by reacting ferric chloride or ferric nitrate with sodium hydroxide. Iron(III) hydroxide can also be prepared by oxidizing iron(II) hydroxide with hydrogen peroxide in an acidic environment.
Iron(II) hydroxide is used in the manufacturing of enamels, catalysts, heat-absorbing glass, water quality improvement agents, and in the negative electrodes of nickel-iron batteries.
Iron(III) hydroxide serves as a pigment in paints, inks, paper, rubber, and plastics, and as an abrasive for glass, precious metals, and diamonds. Its high-purity form is used in semiconductors, magnetic tapes, and magnets. It is FDA-approved for cosmetics, including some tattoo inks, and is utilized for lead removal, as a phosphate binder, and in water quality improvement.
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Blue Grass Chemical Specialties LLC was founded in 1969 and is an American manufacturer of chemicals headquartered in New Albany, Indiana. The company specializes in aqueous inorganic metal salt solutions, precipitated products, and toll manufacturing. Its product offerings include aluminum nitrate, copper nitrate solutions, ferric hydroxide slurry, and copper carbonate, as well as the Drawlube 120, Blu Prep CS-950, and Blu Clean AC-33. The company fully complies with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) standards in producing various chemical solutions. It caters to multiple industries, such as oil and gas, agriculture, metal finishing, and electronics.
Ereztech was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia with manufacturing in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Ereztech is a provider of organometallic precursor R&D and manufacturing services for global customers. Ereztech in ISO 9001:2015 certified. Ereztech offers over 1200 chemical compounds and materials including high purity silver sulfate and aluminum nitrate. In addition to these materials, Ereztech offers full-service production and packaging from synthesis samples to high-volume manufacturing quantities. This includes fully customized vessel cleaning procedures, detailed, custom workflow processes specific to each material and vessel, inventory management system, and beginning to end quality control.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Blue Grass Chemical Specialties LLC |
26.8%
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2 | Ereztech LLC |
22.0%
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3 | MilliporeSigma |
19.5%
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4 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
12.2%
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5 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
12.2%
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6 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
7.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the iron hydroxide page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan | 4 | 66.7% |
United States of America | 2 | 33.3% |