Description

Ferrous Chloride Dihydrate is an inorganic salt of iron, widely recognized for its role as a versatile reducing agent and a critical source of ferrous ions. This compound is essential in water treatment and industrial processes where controlled reduction or iron supplementation is required. Key industries that rely on this material include wastewater management, pharmaceuticals, and metallurgy for applications ranging from odor control to catalyst synthesis.

Application

• Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a reducing agent for the removal of chromates and other heavy metals, and for controlling hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) odor in sewage systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in the production of iron-based pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements.
• Metallurgy & Surface Treatment: Used in metal surface pickling and as a flocculant agent in ore processing and metal recovery operations.
• Chemical Manufacturing: Functions as a key intermediate in the synthesis of other iron compounds, pigments, and specialty chemicals.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Chloride Dihydrate
CAS No.	16399-77-2
Molecular Formula	FeCl₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	198.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) Chloride Dihydrate; Ferrous Dichloride Dihydrate; Iron Dichloride Dihydrate; FeCl2 Dihydrate; LROS 8; Iron Chloride (FeCl2) Dihydrate; Ferro-Green; Ferrochlor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Chloride Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet relevant industrial and technical grade specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Greenish to blue-green crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeCl₂·2H₂O)	≥ 97.0 %
Iron Content (as Fe)	Contact for details
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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