Ferric chloride is a covalent compound. Chemical formula: FeCl3. Also known as iron trichloride, is dark brown crystal, there is also a thin sheet, Melting point 306 ° C, the boiling point of 315 ° C, soluble in water and has a strong water imbibition, can absorb the moisture in the air and deliquescence. FeCl3 solution of the water precipitation with six crystal water FeCl3 · 6 h2o, ferric chloride hexahydrate is orange yellow crystal. Ferric chloride is a kind of very important iron salts.
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CAS NO:7705-08-0;12040-57-2

EC NO:231-729-4

Molecular Formula:FeCl₃

Molecular Weight:162.21

Synonyms:;ferric chloride anhydrous;Iron (III) chloride anhydrous;Ironchlorideanhydrous;iron trichloride;Ferric trichloride;Ferric chloride;Ferric chloride, anhydrous;Iron chloride;

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