Description

Iron Chloride (FeCl3), Hydrate (2:7) is a hydrated inorganic salt of iron, widely recognized for its role as a versatile Lewis acid and coagulant. This compound is crucial for water and wastewater treatment processes, where it effectively removes impurities and clarifies effluent. It serves as an essential raw material for industries including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and metal surface treatment, where precise chemical reactivity is required.

Application

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Primary use as a highly effective coagulant and flocculant for the removal of suspended solids, phosphates, and organic color.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the etching of copper and other metals on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst and reagent in various organic synthesis reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and chlorination.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in pickling solutions to clean and prepare steel surfaces prior to further processing or coating.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or catalyst in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Pigment Production: Used in the manufacture of iron oxide pigments and inks.
• Laboratory Reagent: A common analytical reagent in research and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Chloride (FeCl3), Hydrate (2:7)
CAS No.	64333-00-2
Molecular Formula	FeCl3·7H2O
Molecular Weight	270.30 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ferric Chloride Heptahydrate; Iron(III) Chloride Heptahydrate; Iron Trichloride Hydrate; FeCl3 Hydrate; Ferric Chloride Hydrate; Iron Perchloride Hydrate; Flocculant Agent; Etching Solution
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iron Chloride Hydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow-brown to orange crystalline lumps or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeCl3·7H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	≥ 20.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.01 %

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