Chemical Name: Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate
CAS No.: 13478-10-9
Appearance: Blue-green crystal
Assay：≥60.0%
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate CAS 13478-10-9
Description
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate
CAS No.: 13478-10-9
Molecular Fomula: Cl2FeH2O
Molecular weight: 144.76
Appearance: Blue-green crystal
Assay: ≥60.0%
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate Typical Properties
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
| Appearance | Blue-green crystal |
| Content(FeCI2) | 60%min |
| Content(FeCI2·4H2O) | 98%min |
| Free acid(Calculated by HCI) | 0.1%max |
| Insoluble in water | 0.1%max |
| Sulphate(SO4) | 0.005%max |
| Iron of high valence(Fe3+) | 0.05%max |
| Copper(Cu) | 0.005%max |
| Arsenic(As) | 0.0005%max |
| Zinc(Zn) | 0.01%max |
| Lead(Pb) | 0.004%max |
| Mn | 0.1%max |
| Cr | 0.01%max |
| Hg | 0.00002%max |
| Cd | 0.0005%max |
Ferrous Chloride Tetrahydrate Applications
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Used as an efficient reducing agent in various chemical synthesis processes.
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Applied in wastewater and sewage treatment for phosphorus removal and odor control.
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Utilized in the analytical detection of selenium.
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Used as a mordant in the textile dyeing industry.
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Employed in agate dyeing to achieve specific colorations.
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Acts as a chemical catalyst in organic synthesis.
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Used in metallurgical processes and electroplating baths.
Ferrous Chloride Tetrahydrate Packaging & Shipping
Standard Packaging: 25KG plastic drum.
Customizable Packaging: Available upon request to meet specific volume requirements.
Shipping Precautions: Should be handled as a corrosive substance.
Ensure containers are tightly sealed and protected from physical damage during transit.
Ferrous Chloride Tetrahydrate Storage
Temperature: Store in a cool, low-temperature environment.
Protection: Keep in a well-ventilated and dry area to prevent deliquescence.
Segregation: Store away from oxidizing agents and strong bases.