Chelated Iron Solution Recipe

Directions

For 1 L Total

This solution requires the combination of two liquid components:

Component A:

1. Pour approximately 450 mL dH₂O into a beaker.
2. Heat the beaker in the microwave oven to near boiling.
3. Add 10.0 g of Na₂EDTA to the stirring beaker.
4. After the EDTA fully dissolves, bring the total volume to 500 mL with dH₂O.

Component B:

1. Pour approximately 450 mL 0.1 M HCl into a beaker.
2. Add 0.81 g of FeCl₃•6H₂O to the beaker.
3. Bring the total volume to 500 mL with dH₂O.
4. Slowly add Component B to the heated Component A while stirring.

Note: Final concentration listed is for the stock solution.