ferrous gluconate References ferrous gluconate chemical compound Ask Anything Homework Help Written by The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them. The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica Britannica AI Ask Anything Learn about this topic in these articles: iron/ CompoundsFor example, ferrous gluconate, Fe(C6H11O7)2∙2H2O, and ferric pyrophosphate, Fe4(P2O7)3∙xH2O, are among the compounds frequently used to treat anemia. Various ferric salts, which act as coagulants, are applied to wounds to promote healing. Read MoreFor example, ferrous gluconate, Fe(C6H11O7)2∙2H2O, and ferric pyrophosphate, Fe4(P2O7)3∙xH2O, are among the compounds frequently used to treat anemia. Various ferric salts, which act as coagulants, are applied to wounds to promote healing. Read More