Chloroferric or iron chloride is an inorganic compound and one of the very strong coagulants, which has acidic properties and has a very high corrosive power.
Iron chloride is available in two forms, FeCl2 or FeCl3.
In the production process of iron chloride, dry chlorine and iron are used, and to carry out the reaction between these two substances, heat of about 600 degrees Celsius is required. Finally, iron II chloride reacts with chlorine in the environment to iron III chloride.
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular mass | 162.2 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 306 °C |
| Boiling Point | 315 °C |
| Appearance | Brick-red and yellow solid (without water) |
Application
- Extraction of metals
- Textile and dyeing industries
- Paper making industries
- Water and sewage treatment
- Food Industries
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Electronic industries
- Glass making industries
Packing
This chemical is available in both powder and liquid form. Liquid ferric chloride is available in bulk, 220-liter barrels or 20-liter gallons. Powdered iron chloride is available in 220 kg barrels.
Chemical Formula
- FeCl3 , FeCl2
Other names
- Ferric chloride
- Iron trichloride
- Ferro Chloride
- Chloroferric molycite