Description

Iron Chloride CAS NO 12040-57-2 is an inorganic compound widely utilized as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role in producing high-purity iron-based materials and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in sectors such as electronics, catalysis, and fine chemical production.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing iron-based catalysts used in chemical reactions, including polymerization and oxidation processes.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the production of specialty chemicals for the electronics industry, including the formulation of conductive inks and magnetic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in organic and inorganic synthesis for creating complex iron-containing compounds and coordination complexes.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research for its defined chemical properties.
• Ceramic & Pigment Production: Functions as a colorant or additive in the manufacture of specialized ceramics and inorganic pigments.
• Water Treatment Chemical Intermediate: Used in the formulation of certain flocculants and treatment agents within industrial water purification systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Chloride
CAS No.	12040-57-2
Molecular Formula	Cl3Fe
Molecular Weight	162.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferric Chloride; Iron(III) Chloride; Flores Martis; Iron Sesquichloride; FeCl3; Trichloroiron; Molysite; Iron Chloride (FeCl3)
EINECS	231-729-4

Quality Control

Our Iron Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including testing against relevant industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeCl3)	≥ 97.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	≥ 34.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	≥ 65.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.