Ferric chloride, ACS
Description
Product Description
Ferric chloride occurs in nature as the mineral molysite.
Application Notes
Ferric chloride is used in the Mayer's tannic acid/ferric chloride method for staining tissue and their observation by light microscopy. It is used in photoengraving, photography, the manufacture of pigments and ink, the chlorination of silver and copper ores, and as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles.
Key Applications
Staining | Photoengraving | Photography | Manufacture of pigments and ink | Chlorination | Mordant
Specifications
| SKU | 02194045-CF |
| Alternate Names | Chlorure Perrique; Iron Chloride; Iron Trichloride; Perchlorure de Fer; Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate |
| Application Notes | Ferric chloride is used in the Mayer's tannic acid/ferric chloride method for staining tissue and their observation by light microscopy. It is used in photoengraving, photography, the manufacture of pigments and ink, the chlorination of silver and copper ores, and as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles. |
| Base Catalog Number | 194045 |
| Boiling Point | 280-285 °C (lit.) |
| CAS # | 10025-77-1 |
| Density | 1.82 g/cm3 at 25 °C (lit.) |
| EC Number | 231-729-4 |
| Flash Point | 280-285 °C (lit.) |
| Format | Powder & Chunks |
| Grade | ACS |
| Hazard Statements | H290-H302-H315-H318 |
| Insoluble Matter | <0.01% |
| Applications | Staining | Photoengraving | Photography | Manufacture of pigments and ink | Chlorination | Mordant |
| Melting Point | 37 °C(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | FeCl3·6H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 270.3 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask , Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Physical Appearance | Golden to Brown Powder & Chunks |
| RTECS Number | NO5425000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS05, GHS07 |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in cold or hot water. |
| Storage and Handling | Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C). |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg ( 194 °C) (lit.) |