Description

Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate is an inorganic salt commonly used as a versatile precursor and reagent in various industrial and laboratory processes. Its primary value lies in its role as a strong oxidizing agent and a reliable source of ferric ions for chemical synthesis and water treatment applications. This product is essential for industries including chemical manufacturing, water purification, and metallurgy, where precise and consistent quality is critical for process efficiency and product performance.

Application

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a coagulant and flocculant for phosphate removal and sludge conditioning.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and the production of other iron compounds.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in etching and pickling solutions for metals and in the manufacturing of analytical reagents.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and educational demonstrations.
• Textile Industry: Functions as a mordant in dyeing processes to fix colors to fabrics.
• Agriculture: Utilized in micronutrient fertilizers and as a soil amendment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate
CAS No.	7782-61-8
Molecular Formula	Fe(NO3)3·9H2O
Molecular Weight	404.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate; Nitric acid, iron(3+) salt, nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate 9-hydrate; Iron trinitrate nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate enneahydrate; Iron nitrate (Fe(NO3)3) nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate, nonahydrate, ACS reagent
EINECS	233-899-5

Quality Control

Our Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. We offer grades suitable for industrial and laboratory use, with specifications that can meet general purpose or more stringent requirements. Each batch is tested to ensure consistency, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. As a strong oxidizer, it should be stored separately from combustible and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale violet crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Fe(NO3)3·9H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %

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