Ferric Chloride
- HS Code: 28273990
- CAS NO. : 7705-08-0
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
General Description
Ferric Chloride is an inorganic chemical compound widely used as a coagulant and etching agent across industrial and municipal applications. It is available in both solid and liquid forms and is valued for its high coagulation efficiency, reliable performance, and compatibility with a wide range of treatment and processing systems.
Ferric Chloride is commonly used in water and wastewater treatment, printed circuit board manufacturing, metal surface treatment, and chemical processing. Its strong oxidizing and coagulating properties make it effective in removing suspended solids, phosphates, and organic impurities.
Chemical Properties
•Molecular Weight: 162.20 g/mol
• Physical State: liquid
• Color: Clear Brown liquid
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water
• pH: Acidic in aqueous solution
• Reactivity: Strongly reactive with moisture and metals
Technical Specification
• Purity Level: More than 40%
• Iron Content: Within specified limits
• Insoluble Matter: Controlled
• pH: Acidic
Applications
Ferric Chloride is used in multiple industrial processes requiring effective coagulation, etching, and controlled chemical reactions.
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Used as a primary coagulant to remove suspended solids, phosphates, and contaminants in municipal and industrial water treatment systems.
Printed Circuit Boards and Electronics: Used as an etching agent for copper in PCB manufacturing due to its controlled and consistent etching performance.
Metal Surface Treatment: Applied in pickling, surface cleaning, and metal treatment processes to remove oxides and improve surface quality.
Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a catalyst, reagent, and intermediate in various chemical synthesis processes.
Pigments and Dyes: Used in the manufacture of pigments and as a mordant in dyeing applications.
Compliance and Certifications
NSF, ISO
Packaging Details
280 Kg Drum, 300Kg Drums, 1400KG IBC & HDPE, 1450KG IBC
Key Features/Benefits
NSF Certified, Various grade for different applications, Various packaging options
