Ferric Chloride
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SKU
F403
Iron (III) Chloride
| Description |  Ferric chloride is the inorganic compound with the formula FeCl3. It has various kinds of applications including the following: photoengraving and photography as an etching agent, chloride hydrometallurgy (Silgarin process for the production of silicon), production of drinking water, production of precursors for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copper-based metals in printed circuit boards, and as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles. |
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| Chemical Synonym | Iron (III) chloride hexahydrate, Ferric chloride hexahydrate |
| SKU | F403 |
| Appearance/Form | Yellow, Lumps |
| CAS No. | 10025-77-1 |
| Property 1 | ACS, Reagent |
| Property 2 | lump |
| Formula | Cl3Fe · 6H2O |
| Handling and Storage | Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Further processing of solid materials may result in the formation of combu formation should be taken into consideration before additional processing Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store under inert gas. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Molecular Weight | 270.3 |
| MP | 37 °C (99 °F) |
| Storage | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Transport Information | DOT (US) UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Ferric chloride) Reportable Quantity (RQ) : 1000 lbs IMDG UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Ferric chloride) IATA UN number: 3260 Class: 8 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Ferric chloride) |