Ferric Chloride Anhydrous
Ferric Chloride Anhydrous is a dark brown to black crystalline solid, highly soluble in water and strongly corrosive in nature. It is valued for its reactivity, stability, and effectiveness in various industrial chemical applications.
Synonyms
Iron(III) Chloride ; Iron Trichloride ; Perchloride of Iron
Formula
FeCl₃
CAS No
7705-08-0
HS Code
28273990
Industries Served
- Water Treatment
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Electronics
- Textile Industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Mining Industry
- Pulp and Paper Industry
Applications
- Used as a coagulant and flocculant for removing impurities and suspended solids
- Employed as an etching agent for printed circuit boards (PCB) and stainless steel.
- Acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis, including chlorination and polymerization reactions.
- Utilized in the manufacture of pigments, dyes, and other specialty chemicals.
- Used in ore processing and surface treatment of metals.
- Used as a bleaching Agent in paper industry.
