Description

Ferric Chloride is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its potent coagulating and etching properties. Its primary value lies in its effectiveness as a flocculant in water and wastewater treatment and as a key etchant in the electronics industry. This versatile chemical is essential for operations in municipal water treatment, printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, metal surface treatment, and as a catalyst in various chemical synthesis processes. We supply high-purity Ferric Chloride CAS NO 7705-08-0 to meet the stringent demands of industrial and technical applications globally.

Application

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a highly effective coagulant and flocculant for the removal of suspended solids, phosphates, and heavy metals.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used as a standard etchant for copper in the production of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed for pickling and surface preparation of stainless steel and other metals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.
• Drinking Water Purification: Utilized in municipal water treatment plants for purification and color removal.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a raw material or reagent in specific pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Acts as a mordant in dyeing processes and in the manufacture of iron oxide pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Chloride
CAS No.	7705-08-0
Molecular Formula	FeCl3
Molecular Weight	162.20 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Iron(III) Chloride; Iron Trichloride; Flores Martis; Ferric Sesquichloride; Molysite; Anhydrous Ferric Chloride; Iron Chloride; FeCl3
EINECS No.	231-729-4

Quality Control

Our Ferric Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity, tailored to specific industrial needs. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown, crystalline solid or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeCl3)	≥ 96.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	≥ 34.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.01 %

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