Ferric chloride is a moderately strong Lewis acid and it is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis.
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-resistance properties. Ferric chloride is used in sewage treatment. It is also used as a leaching agent in chloride hydrometallurgy. The ferric chloride test is a traditional colorimetric test for phenols.
Grade: Anhydrous
Key Applications: Leaching Agent
Application Areas: Chemistry
Product Type: Inorganics
Biochemical Category: Salts
Chemical Class: Inorganics
Density: 2.898 g/cm3 at 25°C (Lit.)
Boiling Point: 315°C (Lit.)
Melting Point: 306°C (Lit.)
Vapor Density: 5.61 (vs air)(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 1.33 hPa at 25°C (Lit.)1 mmHg (194°C)(Lit.)
Presentation: Black Powder
Format: Powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, acetone; slightly soluble in CS2; practically insoluble in ethyl acetate
Storage & Handling: Room Temperature, desiccate, store under nitrogen