IRON (III) CHLORIDE - GERMAN POWDER
General Information
The chemical formula is FeCl3 in the form of 40% solution. The active reaction with water is achieved in the range of pH 6-9. Dark brown. Iron three chloride is a dark brown chemical. As it is acidic, it is important to use plastic or stainless steel tanks during handling and storage.
Molecular Structure
3 -1
Fe Cl Fe Cl3
Production and Reactions
It can be found in the iron and steel industry as a small particle and powdered waste.
Tufal HCl ----> Fe Cl3
Sinter furnaces can be recovered as a source of iron.
Usage areas
Water
It is used as a coagulant in waste water treatment and drinking water production.
Chemistry
Iron (III) chloride Hydrometallurgy is used as a leaching agent. For example Si production. (Silgrain process)
Other
It is used as a catalyst in most industrial applications.