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Inorganic Salts

Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate AR/ACS

RA001433 CAS 10025-77-1 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA001433
CAS number
10025-77-1
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
97%
Molecular formula
FeCl3.6H2O
Molecular weight
270.30

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Colour Yellowish lumps —
Odour Slight hydrochloric acid odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 37 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 280 - 285 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 280 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 285 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Density [g/cm3] 1.820 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Yellow to yellow-orange/brown lumps or granular powder —
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.003 % %
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.005 % %
Sodium (Na) Max 0.05 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.005 % %
Assay (as FeCl3.6H2O) 97.0 - 102.0 % %
Insoluble matter Max 0.01 % %
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.01 % %
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.01 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.003 % %
Iron II Fe(II) Max 0.002 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.01 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA001433-PK-500G