Ferric chloride hexahydrate is a chemical substance; the molecular formula is
FeCl3·6H2O. This product is yellowish-brown crystalline powder or lump solid,
odorless, astringent. Melting point: 37°C. Boiling point: 280-285°C. Soluble
in water, ethanol, ether. Insoluble in glycerol. The solution is acidic and can
coagulate the protein. It has deliquescence and can deliquesce into a reddish-
brown liquid in air.
Product name: Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS Number: 10025-77-1
EINECS NO.: 231-729-4
Molecular Formula: FeCl3•6H2O
Molecular weight: 270.2962
Purity (%): Powder ≥96% or Solid ≥98%
Appearance: Yellowish-brown crystal powder/solid.
Packing: 40kgs/carton
Ferric chloride hexahydrate uses
Wastewater purification precipitating agent.
Water purification agent (drinking water).
Organic synthesis catalyst.
Pharmaceutical industry.
Oxidants and coal dyes for the dye industry.
Chlorination agent for metallurgical industry.
Etching agent.