Iron (III) Chloride Powder

Synonym(s)

: Ferric chloride, ferric trichloride, trichloroiron

Mol. Formula

: FeCl3

EC / List no.

: 231-729-4

CAS no.

: 7705-08-0

Molecular weight

: 162,2

Ferric trichloride is an iron coordination entity. It acts as a Lewis acid and an astringent. Iron trichloride is an orange to brown-black solid. It is slightly soluble in water. Fireproof. Corrosive to aluminum and most metals when wet. Collect and remove spilled solid before adding water. It is used to treat sewage, industrial waste, purify water, as an etching agent for engraving circuit boards, and in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Application

»   This substance is used in the following products: plant protection products, metal surface treatment products, fertilizers, fillers, putties, plasters, modeling clay, adhesives and sealants.
»   Release of this substance to the environment may be from industrial use: in the formulation of mixtures and as a processing aid.
»   Used in machine washing liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings, adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Ferric trichloride is an orange to brown-black solid.
» It has a sharp odor.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Melting point	°C	304
Boiling point	°C	316
Solubility	g/ 100 cc	74.4	0 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/ cm3	2.9	At 20 °C
Vapor pressure	mm Hg	1	At 194 °C
Corrosivity		corrosive