Ferric Sulfate Production by dissolving iron ore in sulfuric acid

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of ferric sulfate production by dissolving iron ore in sulfuric acid. In this process, an iron ore with at least 30% iron is finely crushed and directly dissolved in sulfuric acid to produce a ferric sulfate solution, at low cost, as its final product. After that, the solution can undergo additional processing to get the required concentration.

Top Producers of Ferric Sulfate

• Powder Pack Chem
• Chemtrade Logistics
• Cosmic Chemicals
• Thatcher Chemical
• Kemira Water Solutions
• Vora Brothers

Feedstock for Ferric Sulfate 

Ferric sulfate, which is also known as Iron(III) sulfate,  is a chemical compound prepared by dissolving iron ore (30% iron) in sulfuric acid, which serves as its major feedstock. The procurement of ferric sulfate is strongly governed by factors such as the availability of its primary raw materials (including iron ore, and sulfuric acid), as well as the stability in the supply chain and distribution of ferric sulfate in the global market, etc. Other major factors, including the variations in its market prices, production cost, and demand observed for ferric sulfate in different market sectors (such as dentistry, medical, textile, water purification, fertilizers, herbicide, etc), add up to the factors influencing its procurement process. Moreover, factors such as its logistics, trade, environmental concerns, quality & safety standards, and governmental policies significantly determine its global procurement.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary