Iron(III) chloride is a mild oxidizing agent and participates in various carbon-carbon-bond forming reactions. On crystallization with water, it forms hydrates. It can be prepared by reacting chlorine with the scrap iron at approximately 650C.
Synonyms: Ferric chloride; Iron trichloride; Molysite
Molecular Formula: Cl3Fe
Molecular Weight: 162.2
Linear Structural Formula: FeCl3
MDL Number: MFCD00011005
Purity: 97%
Melting Point: 304 C (lit.)
Application: The vapor-phase co-reductions with other metal halides by hydrogen results in finely divided intermetallics with applications as structural materials or compounds with useful thermoelectric, magnetic, and oxidation-resitance properties.
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