FERRIC CHLORIDE (FeCl₃)

Ferric Chloride Anhydrous

CHEMICAL NAME
Iron (III) Chloride Anhydrous

SYNONYMS
Ferric Chloride
Iron Trichloride

CHEMICAL FORMULA
FeCl₃

MOLECULAR WEIGHT
162.21 g/mol

CAS NUMBER
7705-08-0

PRODUCT CATEGORY
Analytical Reagent / Industrial Chemical

GRADE
Laboratory Grade / Analytical Grade

APPEARANCE
Dark brown to black crystalline solid

PURITY
Typically ≥98%

PACK SIZE
500 g
(Other pack sizes may be available)

MANUFACTURER
CDH

APPLICATIONS
• Water treatment processes
• PCB etching
• Chemical synthesis
• Coagulation and flocculation studies
• Analytical chemistry
• Wastewater treatment
• Pigment and dye production
• Pharmaceutical and industrial research

PRINCIPLE OF USE
Ferric Chloride acts as a strong Lewis acid and oxidizing agent. It is widely used in coagulation, etching, and analytical reactions involving iron(III) ions.

SOLUBILITY
Highly soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Hygroscopic
• Corrosive
• Produces acidic solution in water

RECOMMENDED STORAGE
Store in tightly closed container.
Protect from moisture, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated environment.

STABILITY
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

HAZARD INFORMATION
• Corrosive substance
• Causes skin and eye irritation
• Harmful if swallowed
• Avoid inhalation of dust or fumes
• Reacts with moisture

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
• Handle in well-ventilated area
• Avoid contact with metals and incompatible chemicals
• Wash thoroughly after handling

ASSOCIATED REAGENTS
• Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
• Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
• Distilled Water
• Ferric Alum
• Ferrous Sulfate

TARGET USERS
• Research Laboratories
• Water Treatment Facilities
• Universities and Institutes
• Industrial Chemical Laboratories
• Environmental Laboratories
• Manufacturing Industries

PACKAGING
Packed in sealed amber chemical-resistant reagent bottle with safety labeling.

WLS QUALITY NOTE
This reagent is suitable for laboratory, industrial, and analytical applications requiring reliable ferric ion performance and high chemical reactivity.

SUPPLIED BY
WinLabs & Stores (WLS)
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