Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate

Ferric chloride hexahydrate (FeCl₃·6H₂O) is the hydrated form of ferric chloride

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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

Key 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

Industries

Water Treatment

Chemical manufacturing

Electronics

Textile Industry

Pharmaceutical Industry

Mining Industry

Pulp and Paper Industry