Ferric Chloride CAS 7705-08-0

Ferric Chloride Description

English name: Ferric chloride

Synonyms: Iron(III) chloride anhydrous; Iron(III) chloride; Molysite; Naturalmolysite

Molecular Structure:

CAS No.: 7705-08-0

Molecular formula: Cl3Fe

Molecular weight: 162.2

Form: powder

Color: Yellow

Ferric Chloride Typical Properties

Melting point	304 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	316 °C
Density	2,804 g/cm3
Water Solubility	920 g/L (20 ºC)
Storage	Store below +30°C.
Appearance	Powder
Colour	Sticky yellow
Flash point	316°C
Vapor Pressure	1 mm Hg ( 194 °C)
Refractive index	n20/D1.414
Vapor density	5.61 (vs air)

Usage

Mainly used as a water treatment agent, also used as a mordant, catalyst, chlorinating agent, and used in the manufacture of other iron salts, etc. Mainly used for water purification, but also for printing boards, pigments, dyes and medicines, etc.

Storage

Warehouse ventilation and low-temperature drying.