Product Description

ProductFerric Chloride
CAS7705-08-0
FormulaFeCl3
SynonymTrichloroiron, Iron trichloride, Flores martis, Iron(III) chloride, Iron perchloride, Iron chloride, Natural molysite, Chlorure perrique, Iron sesquichloride, Iron chloride (FeCl3), Iron trichloride

Typical Product Specifications

Density2.898
Slightly Solublein cs2
Readily Solubleadily absorbs water in air to form hexahydrate
Melting Point292 c
pH1
Vapor Pressure1 mm (194 c)
Solubilitywater, alcohol, glycerol, methanol, ether, acetone
Boiling Point319 c
NotesD.O.T Reportable Quanity: 1000lbs (454 kg). In industrial application, iron(III) chloride is used in sewage treatment and drinking water production. Ferric Chloride is also used in many other applications and manufacturing process.

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ClassInorganic Chemicals: Nitrates, Phosphates, Oxides & more, Industrial Chemicals
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