Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate 99%

Synonyms: Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate

Cas No. 10025-77-1

Molecular Weight: 270.30

Description:

Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate  is a chemical compound consisting of ferric chloride and six water molecules. It typically appears as a yellow-brown, crystalline solid, and is commonly used in a variety of industrial applications.

1. Water Treatment: It is often used as a coagulant in water treatment plants to remove impurities from drinking water and wastewater.
2. Etching: Ferric chloride is widely used in the electronics industry for etching printed circuit boards (PCBs) because it effectively dissolves copper without damaging the board itself.
3. Synthesis and Catalysis: It is involved in some chemical synthesis reactions, serving as a Lewis acid catalyst.
4. Laboratory Use: In laboratories, ferric chloride hexahydrate can be used for analytical purposes, including testing for phenols and in some organic synthesis reactions.

Specification:

Purity: 99%

Color: Brownish yellow

Form: Solid