Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color)

3NaOH + FeCl3 → Fe(OH)3 + 3NaCl

Tổng quan

When sodium hydroxide is added to iron(III) chloride solution, a characteristic rust-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide forms. This gelatinous precipitate is used to identify iron(III) ions in qualitative analysis.

Người tham gia

Vai trò Chất Hệ số Trạng thái
Chất phản ứng Iron(III) Chloride FeCl₃ 1 (aq)
Chất phản ứng Sodium Hydroxide NaOH 3 (aq)
Sản phẩm Sodium Chloride NaCl 3 (aq)

Ví dụ thực tế

The rust-colored sludge in water treatment plants is often iron(III) hydroxide formed by adding base to iron-containing water.

Tầm quan trọng công nghiệp

Iron(III) hydroxide is used as a pigment (iron oxide yellow after calcination), in water treatment as a coagulant, and in phosphate removal from wastewater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color)?
The balanced equation is: 3NaOH + FeCl₃ → Fe(OH)₃ + 3NaCl.
What type of reaction is Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color)?
Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color) is a double replacement reaction.
Is Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color) exothermic or endothermic?
Sodium Hydroxide and Iron(III) Chloride (Rust Color) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -88.0 kJ/mol.