Ferric Chloride
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous is prepared by direct chlorination of iron with chlorine and product is collected after condensation of sublimed products. Thus the process conditions are adjusted in such a way that material of highest purity is obtained.
Specifications:
| CAS NO. | 7705-08-0 |
|---|---|
| Systematic Name | Ferric Chloride Anhydrous |
| Other Name | Iron(III) chloride, Iron tri chloride, Ferric Trichloride Anhydrous |
| Empirical Formula | FeCl3 |
| Molecular Wt | 162.2 g/mol |
| Appearance | Dark Greenish Black, Crystalline Powder, Extremely Hygroscopic |
| Specifications |
Ferric Chloride (as FeCl3) : 98.00 % min Matter Insoluble in water : 0.50 % max Free Chlorine (as Cl) : 0.01 % max Ferrous Salts (as FeCl2) : 0.10 % max Sulphates (as SO4) : 0.30 % max Nitrates (as NO3) : 0.05 % max Copper (as Cu) : 0.015 % max Zinc (as Zn) : 0.01 % max Arsenic (as As2O3) : 0.0005 % max Alkalis and Alkaline earths : 0.30 % max |