Iron(III) chloride , ≥99.99%metalsbasis , 7705-08-0
Synonym(s):
Ferric chloride;Iron(III) chloride;Ferric chloride solution;Iron trichloride;Ferric chloride, Iron trichloride
CAS NO.：7705-08-0
Empirical Formula: Cl3Fe
Molecular Weight: 162.2
MDL number: MFCD00011005
EINECS: 231-729-4
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 304 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling point: | 316 °C |
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| Density | 2,804 g/cm3 |
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| vapor density | 5.61 (vs air) |
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| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 194 °C) |
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| refractive index | n20/D1.414 |
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| Flash point: | 316°C |
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| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
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| solubility | H2O: soluble |
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| form | powder |
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| color | Yellow |
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| Specific Gravity | 2.804 |
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| PH | 1 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
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| Water Solubility | 920 g/L (20 ºC) |
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| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
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| Crystal Structure | BiI3 type |
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| crystal system | Three sides |
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| Merck | 14,4019 |
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| Space group | R3 |
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| Lattice constant |
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| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3 |
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| Stability: | Stable. Very sensitive to moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents; forms explosive mixtures with sodium, potassium. Hygroscopic. |
Description and Uses
Ferric chloride (iron(IH)chloride, FeCl3, CAS No. 7705-08-0) may be prepared from iron and chlorine or from ferric oxide and hydrogen chloride. The pure material occurs as hydroscopic, hexagonal, dark crystals. Ferric chloride hexahydrate (iron(III)chloride hexahydrate, FeCl3*6H2O, CAS No. 10025-77-1) is readily formed when ferric chloride is exposed to moisture.
Treatment of sewage and industrial wastes; etching agent for engraving, photography, and printed circuitry; condensation catalyst in FriedelCrafts reactions; mordant; oxidizing, chlorinating, and condensing agent; disinfectant; pigment; feed additive; wat
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |     GHS02,GHS05,GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225-H290-H302-H318-H335-H351 |
| Precautionary statements | P201-P210-P233-P261-P280-P305+P351+P338+P310 |
| Hazard Codes | C,Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41-38-22-34-37/38-10-36 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2582 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | LJ9100000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2827 39 20 |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 316 mg/kg |
