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Citrate of Iron

This salt is easily formed by digesting iron filings or wire with citric acid, and evaporating the solution as quickly as possible out of contact with the air. It presents the appearance of a white powder, nearly insoluble in water, and rapidly passing to a higher state of oxidation by ex- Mix the solutions while hot; and, after allowposure to the air. Its taste is highly metallic. It is usually administered in the form of pills, mixed with gum or syrup, to prevent premature decomposition.