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Ferric Chloride

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Chemical Product

Ferric Chloride

    Synonyms:
    Iron(III) Chloride, Iron Trichloride
    Molecular Formula:
    FeCl3
    Cas Number:
    7705-08-0
    Molecular Weight:
    162.2 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Ferric Chloride is a yellow to brown solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in water treatment, as a coagulant, and in etching processes in the electronics industry.
    Applications:
    - Water Treatment: Used as a coagulant and flocculant in wastewater treatment. - Electronics Industry: Applied in the etching of copper for PCB manufacturing. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other iron compounds. - Dyeing Industry: Applied in the dyeing of textiles and in the production of various pigments.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance Yellow to brown crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula FeCl3
Molecular Weight 162.2 g/mol
Melting Point 306 °C
Density 2.90 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 2.5 - 3.5
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions but absorbs moisture from air
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Ferric Chloride is a yellow to brown solid, highly soluble in water. It is used in water treatment, as a coagulant, and in etching processes in the electronics industry.
- Water Treatment: Used as a coagulant and flocculant in wastewater treatment. - Electronics Industry: Applied in the etching of copper for PCB manufacturing. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other iron compounds. - Dyeing Industry: Applied in the dyeing of textiles and in the production of various pigments.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance Yellow to brown crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula FeCl3
Molecular Weight 162.2 g/mol
Melting Point 306 °C
Density 2.90 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 2.5 - 3.5
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions but absorbs moisture from air