Ferric chloride, or iron(III) chloride, is a very important chemical used in several branches of industry. Ferric chloride, FeCl3, occurs in nature in the lava of Vesuvius, as the mineral molysite. In the laboratory FeCl3 is prepared in the anhydrous condition by passing a rapid current of dry chlorine through a retort over heated iron wire, advantageously cut into pieces some 6 mm. in length. The ferric chloride volatilises and condenses as beautiful crystals on the upper, cooler portions of the retort.
(1) Product Name: Ferric Chloride Anhydrous/ Anhydrous Ferric Chloride/ Iron(III) Chloride Anhydrous/ Ferric Trichloride Anhydrous
(2) Molecular Formula: FeCl3
(3) Molecular weight ( mol. wt) : 162.21
(4) Appearance: Brown crystal
(5) Application: Mainly used for the engraving etching of electronic circuit board or purify drink water and treat waste water. It is also used to make other iron salts, oxidant, catalyst, mordant and i…