Description

Ammonium Iron Tetrachloride is an inorganic coordination compound with the formula (NH4)2[FeCl4]. This material serves as a valuable source of iron(III) in a soluble, readily handled form, making it a critical precursor for advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in catalysis, electronics, and fine chemical manufacturing where precise iron incorporation is required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of iron-based catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of iron-containing thin films and semiconductors.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standardized source of Fe(III) ions in analytical chemistry and research-scale synthesis.
• Surface Treatment: Utilized in metal surface etching and treatment processes within the metallurgical industry.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain inorganic pigments and colorants.
• Water Treatment: Investigated for use in advanced oxidation processes for wastewater remediation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Iron Tetrachloride
CAS No.	24411-12-9
Molecular Formula	H8Cl4FeN2 or (NH4)2[FeCl4]
Molecular Weight	266.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Tetrachloroferrate(III); Diammonium Tetrachloroferrate; Ferrate(1-), Tetrachloro-, Diammonium; Ammonium Ferric Chloride; (NH4)2FeCl4; Iron Ammonium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Iron Tetrachloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, chloride content, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as (NH4)2FeCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	20.0 - 21.5 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	52.0 - 53.5 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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