Used in various industrial processes, including water treatment to remove impurities and contaminants. It serves as a coagulant, helping to clarify water by binding to suspended particles. Also applied in agriculture as a micronutrient fertilizer to address iron deficiencies in crops, promoting healthy plant growth. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is utilized in formulations to treat iron deficiency anemia. Additionally, it plays a role in chemical synthesis and catalysis in manufacturing processes.