Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate PurReagent, >=99.0%

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Linear Formula:  FeCl2 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight:  198.81 g/mol
CAS Number: 13478-10-9

Properties

Vapour pressure 10 mmHg ( 693 °C)
Water Solubility ca.650 g/l at 25 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 105 °C
Density 1.93 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H318
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28273990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is used in water treatment chemical synthesis laboratory reagents and as a reducing agent in various industrial processes.

Purpose
The purpose of iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is to supply ferrous ions for redox reactions precipitation processes and as a precursor in the preparation of other iron compounds.

General Description
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate is a greenish crystalline solid that is soluble in water and is sensitive to air where it can gradually oxidize to iron(III) compounds.