Iron (III) Chloride
Formula: FeCl₃ Molar Mass: 162.2 g/mol
Properties: Iron (III) chloride is a dark red, strong coagulant. It is widely used in water and wastewater treatment. It is effective under low pH conditions and its solution is acidic. Additionally, it functions as an oxidizing agent in certain industrial processes.
Applications:
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Drinking water and wastewater treatment (coagulant, phosphorus removal, color and turbidity reduction)
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Electronics industry (etching of copper printed circuit boards – PCB production)
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Pigment and paint production
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Chemical industry as a catalyst
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Metallurgy and surface treatment applications
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