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Ferric Chloride

FeCl₃

Ferric chloride is the coagulant plants reach for when the effluent is difficult: it drops suspended solids and turbidity, pulls down BOD and COD, and controls odour and colour in the same step. In industry it etches printed circuit boards, leaches metals in mineral processing, and serves as a catalyst and iron precursor across organic synthesis.

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Also known as
Iron(III) chloride, ferric trichloride
CAS number
7705-08-0 (anhydrous) · 10025-77-1 (hexahydrate)
Ferric Chloride — Dark brown solution / near-black flakes
Dark brown solution / near-black flakes

Chemical formula

FeCl₃

Available as

Solution & anhydrous flakes

Purity grades

40%, 60% and 98%

Primary role

Coagulant, etchant, catalyst

Available Purity Grades

Pick the grade your process actually needs

Paying for purity you don't use is waste; specifying too low is risk. These are the three points we supply from.

40%

Technical Grade

Cost-effective solution for water treatment and general applications.

60%

Standard Grade

High performance for industrial and chemical applications.

98%

High Purity Grade

Premium quality for critical industrial and analytical applications.

Industry-wise Applications

Where ferric chloride goes to work

Available in 40%, 60% and 98% grades — an effective coagulant for water and wastewater, a PCB etchant, and a leaching agent in mineral processing.

Water Treatment

  • Effective coagulant for water and wastewater treatment
  • Removes suspended solids & turbidity
  • Reduces BOD & COD
  • Controls odours and colour

Industrial Applications

  • Used in PCB etching
  • Catalyst in organic synthesis
  • Water treatment in industrial effluent
  • Used in production of pigments and dyes

Chemical Industry

  • Raw material in manufacturing of other iron compounds
  • Used in production of ferric oxide & other chemicals
  • Catalyst in various reactions

Mining & Metallurgy

  • Used in mineral processing
  • Acts as a leaching agent
  • Helps in purification of metals
  • Used in ore flotation

Textile Industry

  • Mordant in dyeing & printing
  • Improves colour fastness
  • Used in fabric treatment

Paper & Pulp Industry

  • Used in lignin control
  • Improves paper strength
  • Aids in pulp bleaching processes

Agricultural Applications

  • Used in soil treatment
  • Helps in controlling moss and algae in soil
  • Micronutrient source for plants

Laboratory Applications

  • Reagent in analytical chemistry
  • Used in qualitative analysis
  • Used in various laboratory experiments
Product Highlights

What you can count on in every batch

High purity
Consistent quality
Multiple purity options
Bulk supply capability
Safety Note
  • Handle with care and use appropriate protective equipment.
  • Avoid ingestion and prolonged skin or eye contact.
  • Prevent excessive release into water bodies.
  • Store in a cool, dry place in closed containers.

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Chemical formula
FeCl₃
Available as
Solution & anhydrous flakes
Purity grades
40%, 60% and 98%
Primary role
Coagulant, etchant, catalyst

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