30 g bottle of Iron (III) Chloride (ferric chloride).
Explore classic inorganic and redox chemistry with our iron (III) chloride, supplied as solid lumps for reliable laboratory use. This widely used transition metal salt is ideal for redox reactions, qualitative analysis, etching demonstrations, hydrolysis studies, and coordination chemistry experiments. Its strong reactivity with water and metals makes it a valuable reagent in both educational and experimental settings. The 30 g bottle provides a practical quantity for repeated laboratory work and controlled demonstrations.
Property
Details
Chemical formula
FeCl₃
Formula weight
162.20 g/mol
CAS number
7705-08-0
Characteristics
Dark brown to black solid lumps; sharp, acidic odor
Physical state
Solid; hygroscopic
Storage code
White — corrosive
Did You Know?
Iron (III) chloride has been used for centuries in metalworking and chemistry, most famously as an etchant for copper in printed circuit board fabrication. When dissolved in water, it undergoes partial hydrolysis, giving solutions a yellow-brown color and making it an excellent example of how metal salts can influence pH. In environmental science, ferric chloride is also used to remove phosphates during wastewater treatment.
