Ferric trichloride

Ferric chloride is a covalent compound. Chemical formula: FeCl3. Also known as iron trichloride, is dark brown crystal, there is also a thin sheet, Melting point 306 ° C, the boiling point of 315 ° C, soluble in water and has a strong water imbibition, can absorb the moisture in the air and deliquescence. FeCl3 solution of the water precipitation with six crystal water FeCl3 · 6 h2o, ferric chloride hexahydrate is orange yellow crystal. Ferric chloride is a kind of very important iron salts.
Mainly used for metal etching, sewage treatment which includes etching etching copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other materials, the original treatment of low oil level, and has the effect of good, cheap, etc., but bring water color yellow shortcomin

CAS NO:7705-08-0;12040-57-2

EC NO:231-729-4

Molecular Formula:FeCl₃

Molecular Weight:162.21

Synonyms:;ferric chloride anhydrous;Iron (III) chloride anhydrous;Ironchlorideanhydrous;iron trichloride;Ferric trichloride;Ferric chloride;Ferric chloride, anhydrous;Iron chloride;

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