PROJECT DETAILS
Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate
Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate is the hydrated form of Ferric Chloride, appearing as yellow crystalline lumps.
This compound has a purity of 59% as FeCl₃, making it ideal for various industrial applications requiring high-quality iron chloride.
Properties of Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate (CAS: 10025-77-1)
- CAS No.: 10025-77-1
- Systematic Name: Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate
- Other Names: Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, Trichloroiron hexahydrate, Ferric Chloride 6-hydrate
- Empirical Formula: FeCl₃ · 6H₂O
- Molecular Weight: 270.30 g/mol
- Appearance: Brownish-yellow, deliquescent, crystalline lumps
Packaging Options :
Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate is available in the following packaging options:
- 50 KG open top MS drums
- 50 KG open top HDPE drums
- 25 KG HDPE bags with two inner LD liners
Technical Details :
The material is characterized by brownish-yellow, deliquescent crystalline lumps, ensuring consistency and quality for various applications.
| Sr. No. | Parameter | Specification | Observation |
| 1 | Ferric Chloride (as FeCl₃ % by wt) | Min 59% | 59.60% |
| 2 | Free Acid (HCl % by wt) | Max 0.03% | <0.03% |
| 3 | Free Basicity (Fe₂O₃ % by wt) | Max 0.03% | <0.03% |
| 4 | Ferrous Salts (as FeCl₂ % by wt) | Max 0.10% | <0.1% |
| 5 | Insoluble Matter ( % by wt) | Max 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Free Chlorine (as Cl % by wt) | Max 0.01% | <0.01% |
| 7 | Sulphates (as SO₄ % by wt) | Max 0.3% | 0.01% |
| 8 | Nitrates (as NO₃ % by wt) | Max 0.5% | <0.5% |
| 9 | Alkalis and Alkaline Earths (as SO₄ % by wt) | Max 0.3% | 0.091% |
| 10 | Copper (as Cu % by wt) | Max 0.015% | <0.015% |
| 11 | Zinc (as Zn % by wt) | Max 0.01% | <0.01% |
| 12 | Arsenic (as As₂O₃ % by wt) | Max 0.0003% | <0.0003% |
