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Ferric Chloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ferric Chloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Iron(III) chloride;Ferric chloride anhydrous;FeCl3 |
| Chinese name | 三氯化铁 |
| Chinese synonyms | 氯化铁;无水三氯化铁;氯化铁(III) |
| Chemical category | Coagulants & Flocculants |
| CAS No. | 7705-08-0 |
| EINECS No. | 231-729-4 |
| Molecular formula | FeCl3 |
| Molecular weight | 162.2 |
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Technical indicators
FeCl3 content ≥96.0% (anhydrous) or ≥38.0% (aqueous); water-insoluble matter ≤0.5%; FeCl2 ≤0.5%; free acid ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
Brownish-black crystalline powder or dark brown aqueous solution, hygroscopic, corrosive
Application scenarios
Water treatment coagulant, printed circuit board etching, metal pickling, catalyst, pigment