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ferrous (fĕr`əs), iron iron, metallic chemical element; symbol Fe [Lat. ferrum]; at. no. 26; at. wt. 55.847; m.p. about 1,535°C;; b.p. about 2,750°C;; sp. gr. 7.87 at 20°C;; valence +2, +3, +4, or +6. Iron is biologically significant.
..... Click the link for more information.  in the +2 valence valence, combining capacity of an atom expressed as the number of single bonds the atom can form or the number of electrons an element gives up or accepts when reacting to form a compound.
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ferrous
Containing or having to do with iron. The difference between ferrous and ferric is the number of valence electrons they contain (ferrous contains two and ferric contains three), which combine with other atoms to form molecules. See ferromagnetic, ferroelectric and ferric oxide.
ferrous
of or containing iron in the divalent state; designating an iron(II) compound
ferrous [′fer·əs]
(chemistry)
The term or prefix used to denote compounds of iron in which iron is in the divalent (2+) state.
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However, the results of many studies, including a large (n=427) randomised controlled trial, found that gastro-intestinal side effects associated with iron supplementation did not differ between women supplemented daily with 20, 40, 60 or 80 mg elemental iron in the form of ferrous fumarate (Milman, Byg, Bergholt & Erikson, 2006).
Iron supplementation--is it necessary for healthy pregnancy? by Elias, Sandra / New Zealand College of Midwives Journal
Other forms of iron supplements, such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, haem iron concentrate and iron glycine amino acid chelate are readily absorbed and less likely to cause side effects.
Mineral formulations: exploring the trends and issues in the mineral ... by Zboraj, Marian / Nutraceuticals World
The "granddaddy" of iron supplements, ferrous sulfate, seems to be more of a troublemaker than the later organic "grandchildren," such as ferrous fumarate.
Protecting the circulatory system by Zimmerman, Philip W. / Nutrition Health Review
 
 
 
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