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Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate

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≥99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ferric chloride hexahydrate, Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
FeCl3·6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
270.30
assay:
≥99.99% trace metals basis
form:
powder or crystals
solubility:
water: soluble

description

product type - High purity Salts

Quality Level

assay

≥99.99% trace metals basis

form

powder or crystals

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impurities

(≤100ppm trace metals basis)

mp

37 °C

solubility

water: soluble

anion traces

nitrate (NO3-): ≤20 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤20 ppm

cation traces

Al: ≤10 ppm
B: ≤10 ppm
Ba: ≤10 ppm
Ca: ≤10 ppm
Co: ≤10 ppm
Cr: ≤10 ppm
Cu: ≤10 ppm
K: ≤10 ppm
Mg: ≤10 ppm
Mn: ≤10 ppm
Na: ≤10 ppm
Ni: ≤10 ppm
Pb: ≤10 ppm
Si: ≤10 ppm
Ti: ≤10 ppm
Zn: ≤10 ppm

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SMILES string

Cl[Fe](Cl)Cl.O

InChI

InChI=1S/3ClH.Fe.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

NQXWGWZJXJUMQB-UHFFFAOYSA-K

General description

Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate is a compound that demonstrates paramagnetic behavior because of the existence of unpaired electrons in its 3d orbitals. It possesses hygroscopic properties and exhibits a mild oxidizing characteristic. Additionally, it acts as a mild Lewis acid, with water ligands acting as quenchers by binding to the Fe(III) ion. When reacted with copper(I) chloride,Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate acts as a one-electron oxidant, resulting in the formation of copper(II) chloride and iron(II) chloride.
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Application

Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate can be used:


- To synthesize a trimetallic Metal–Organic Frameworks (Fe/Ni/Co/(Mn)-MIL-53) by solvothermal method as a electrocatalyst that exhibits a volcano-type oxygen evolution reaction (OER)activity as a function of compositions.


- To synthesis Fe(III) based MOF such as MIL-53(Fe) by solovothermal method.These MOFs have demonstrated promising photocatalytic properties for both the reduction of Cr(VI) and the oxidation of dyes . Furthermore, they have shown potential in the degradation of organic pollutants when exposed to visible LED light, with persulfate serving as a mediator.


- To synthesize of Magnetite Fe3O4 nanoparticles by wet chemical reduction method.Additionally, monodisperse Fe3O4/C core-shell nanosheets can be synthesized using the carbothermal reduction method for greatly improved microwave absorption.


- To synthesize of Fe3O4@rGO composite electrodes with a core-void-shell structure for Lithium-ion batteries.The resulting electrodes exhibit enhanced electrochemical performance, surpassing that of electrodes based solely on the bare Fe3O4 material. Notable improvements include higher discharge-charge capacity, improved cycling stability, and enhanced rate capability.

Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of iron-based composites utilized in wastewater treatment applications. These composites demonstrate excellent potential for effectively treating wastewater and removing contaminants.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

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