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Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate, ACS, 97.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate is used to prepare organically templated iron phosphates. It is used for sewerage treatment of industrial wastes, chloride hydrometallurgy (Silgarin process for the production of silicon), drinking water production, production of precursors for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copper-based metals in printed circuit boards. It plays an important role in photoengraving and photography as an etching agent. It is useful as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles. It is useful in the detection of phenols and phenolic derivatives; gamma-hydroxybutyric acids and also in the Trinder spot test for detecting salicylic acids.
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- Used to prepare organically templated Iron Phosphates
- Used for sewerage treatment of industrial wastes, chloride hydrometallurgy (Silgarin) process for production of silicon), drinking water production, production of precursors for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copper-based metals in printed circuit boards
- Plays important role in photoengraving and photography as an etching agent
- Usedl as mordant in dyeing and printing textiles.
- Also usedl in detection of phenols and phenol derivatives; gamma-hydroxybutyric acids, in Trinder spot test for detecting salicylic acids
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 280°C to 285°C |
| Melting Point | 37°C |
| Color | Brown-Yellow |
| Physical Form | Lump |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 97.0 to 102.0% |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Solubility Information | Freely soluble in water, alcohol, ether, acetone.Soluble in water, alcohol, glycerol, methanol, ether and acetone. Insoluble in ethyl acetate. |
| Formula Weight | 270.30 (162.21 Anhydrous) |
| Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling
- Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
RUO – Research Use Only
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