Ferrous chloride tetrahydrateCAS#13478-10-9
High Industrial Purity
With a purity of ≥ 99%, the product ensures reliable performance and consistent quality for industrial applications.
Excellent Water Solubility
Highly soluble in water and soluble in THF, enabling easy preparation and efficient use in various formulations and processes.
Stable Physical and Chemical Properties
Stable under normal conditions with negligible vapor pressure, making it safe and convenient for storage and handling.
Distinct Crystalline Form
Pale green crystalline appearance and odorless nature facilitate easy identification and user-friendly operation.
Products Description of Ferrous Chloride Tetrahydrate CAS#13478-10-9
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate is an industrial-grade product with a purity of ≥ 99%. It appears as a pale green crystalline solid and is odorless. The melting point is 105 ℃, and it decomposes upon boiling. Its vapor pressure is negligible at 25 ℃, and the relative density is 1.93 at 20 ℃.
It is highly soluble in water, soluble in tetrahydrofuran (THF), and insoluble in ether. The product is stable under normal conditions but is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 105 °C |
| Boiling point | 1026 °C |
| density | 1.93 |
| bulk density | 900kg/m3 |
| vapor pressure | 10 mm Hg ( 693 °C) |
| storage temp. | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| solubility | 1600g/l |
| form | Solid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.93 |
| color | Yellow to green |
| PH | 2.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Merck | 144,043 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 |
| NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3 | |
| Stability: | Air, moisture and light-sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, most common metals. |
| InChIKey | WSSMOXHYUFMBLS-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| LogP | -1.380 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 13478-10-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn,C |
| Risk Statements | 22-38-41-34 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 3260 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | NO5600000 |
| F | 3月23日 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 28273300 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 450 mg/kg |
Product Application of Ferrous Chloride Tetrahydrate CAS#13478-10-9
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is widely used as a reducing agent in metallurgy, pharmaceutical preparations, dyeing as a mordant, and sewage treatment processes. It also has specialized applications in laboratory synthesis of iron complexes.
In wastewater treatment, ferrous chloride functions as a reducing and flocculating agent, especially effective for treating wastes containing chromate. It serves as a precursor for hydrated iron(III) oxides used as magnetic pigments. In addition, ferrous chloride is utilized as a reducing agent in various organic synthesis reactions.
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