Iron(III) Chloride

FeCl₃

IUPAC: Iron(III) chloride

CAS: 7705-08-0

Descripción general

Iron(III) chloride is a dark, hygroscopic compound used as a water treatment agent and printed circuit board etchant.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Chlorine Cl 3 35,4500
Iron Fe 1 55,8450

Composición elemental

Cl
Chlorine ×3
65,6%
Fe
Iron ×1
34,4%

Usos

  • • Water purification
  • • PCB etching
  • • Sewage treatment
  • • Catalyst

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ FeCl₃ turns dark red in solution and is used to detect phenols in organic chemistry

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Fe](Cl)Cl

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
162,20 g/mol
Densidad
2,9000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
307,6 °C
Punto de ebullición
316,0 °C
Solubilidad
920 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
160,8415
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
8,0

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Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

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Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron(III) Chloride?
Iron(III) Chloride (FeCl₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Iron(III) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Iron(III) Chloride?
Iron(III) Chloride has a molar mass of 162.2 g/mol.
What state is Iron(III) Chloride at room temperature?
Iron(III) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Iron(III) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Iron(III) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Iron(III) Chloride?
Iron(III) Chloride (FeCl₃) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Iron (Fe).