Enhancing the solubility

The solubility of a substance means the ability to mix with another substance in a homogenous way.  Mineral salts dissolve in water differently. The extent of solubility ranges widely, from poorly soluble (< 0.1 mol/l), to medium soluble (0.1 to 1 mol/l) and slightly soluble salts (>1 mol/l).

Highly concentrated solutions enhance their efficiency

Many technical processes in which salt solutions are used run more efficient, if the used solution has a high concentration.

In addition, the application of certain salts helps to make processes less dangerous. Iron Nitrate is a good water-soluble salt, used for example in the production of iron catalysts. However, the formation of nitrous gases is a serious health hazard. The use of a non-hazardous cation like Citrate would be a safe alternative, but posses the difficulty that Ferrous Citrate is considerably less water-soluble than Ferrous Nitrate.

Salts dissolve salts – the salting-out effect

In order to reach a high salt concentration, one can take advantage of the so-called salting-out effect. Certain anions often increase the solubility of other mineral salts in a medium.

Using the well-soluble double salt of Ammonium Iron (III) Citrate you can increase the solubility of only 4g / l to 350g / l!

Furthermore, the solubility of other salts which are difficult to soluble can be increased significantly with the help of solubility agents. We can offer you Lithium, Potassium, Sodium or Ammonium Citrate:

In close cooperation with you we can also develop your individual combinations.