摘要 |
A ferric and acid complex includes the reaction product of a chelant, iron oxide, a base, and a reaction promoter. The chelant has at least one carboxylic acid functionality. The reaction promoter has an Fe<SUP>3+</SUP> ion. A process for preparing the ferric and acid complex in a vessel includes charging solvent, the chelant, the base, the iron oxide, and the reaction promoter into the vessel. The solvent, chelant, base, iron oxide, and reaction promoter are heated to a temperature of at least 170 °F for a period of at least about 3 hours to form the ferric and acid complex. Due to the use of the reaction promoter having the Fe<SUP>3+</SUP> ion, the process for preparing the ferric and acid complex results in reduced degradation of the chelant during processing and, thus, a high quality ferric and acid complex. |