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Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate
Ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl₃·6H₂O) is the hydrated form of ferric chloride
Synonyms
Iron(III) Chloride Hexahydrate, Iron Trichloride Hexahydrate, ron(III) Chloride Hexahydrate, Iron(III) Chloride 6-Hydrate
Chemical Formula
FeCl3·6H2O
HSN Code
28273990
CAS Number
10025-77-1
General Description
Ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl₃·6H₂O) is the hydrated form of ferric chloride, which contains six molecules of water of hydration. It has a role as an astringent and a Lewis acid. It is a hydrate, an inorganic chloride and an iron coordination entity.
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 270.30 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 37 °C |
| Boiling Point | - |
| Flash Point | - |
| Density | 1.82 g/cc |
| Forms | yellow-orange crystals or crystalline powder |
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Uses and Applications
Coagulation and Flocculation
Acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions
Production of other chemicals
Metallurgy
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing
Used in Dyeing
Used as Reagent in Pharmaceutical Formulations
Used as Food Additives
Sewage Treatment, Laboratory Reagent, Concrete Coloring, Ore Processing, Bleaching Agent in paper industry
Water Treatment
Chemical manufacturing
Electronics
Textile Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Mining Industry
Pulp and Paper Industry