Iron (III) chloride hexahydrate AR 500G

Description

• CAS No: 10025-77-1

• Formula: FeCl₃·6H₂O

• Molecular weight: ~ 270.30 g/mol

• Appearance: Brownish-yellow or orange/yellow/brown crystalline solid or lumps; hygroscopic. Physical properties:

• Melting point: ~ 37 °C
• Boiling point: ~ 280-285 °C
• Density: ~ 1.820 g/cm³
• Solubility: Very soluble in water; also soluble in ethanol/glycerol in some specifications.

• Assay (as FeCl₃·6H₂O): typically ≥ 97.0 % up to ~102 %

• Insoluble matter: e.g., max ~0.01 % in some specification sheets

• Nitrogen compounds (NO₃): typically max ~0.01 % or lower.

• Phosphates (PO₄): max ~0.01 % in some specs.

• Sulfates (SO₄): around max 0.01 % in some specs.

• Heavy metals/metal impurities: Some specs show copper, zinc, ferrous iron, arsenic with very low max limits (e.g., Cu max 0.003 % etc).

Storage & Packaging:

• Packaging: 500G, HDPE Bottle

• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place; storage in airtight container to avoid moisture uptake (hygroscopic nature).