Ferric Chloride
A primary iron coagulant used in water treatment, etching, and sludge conditioning.
At Ananta Industries, we are a manufacturer and exporter of Ferric Chloride (FeCl₃) from India, delivering premium-quality products to global industries. Ferric Chloride is a dark brown, highly soluble inorganic compound valued for its strong coagulating, flocculating, and oxidizing properties.
Ferric Chloride is widely used in water treatment and wastewater treatment plants as a powerful coagulant for removing impurities, suspended solids, heavy metals, and phosphates. It also plays a critical role in the electronics industry for etching printed circuit boards (PCB).
With our reliable sourcing, strict quality assurance, and consistent global supply, Ananta Industries ensures that clients receive Ferric Chloride in both liquid and anhydrous forms, customized to meet industrial and municipal requirements.
Specification of Ferric Chloride
| Specification | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear Dark Brown Liquid |
| Assay (As FeCl₃) | 42.00% min |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.418–1.47 min |
| Insoluble Matter | 0.05% max |
| Free Acid (As HCl) | 0.02% max |
| Free Chlorine (As Cl) | 0.01% max |
| Ferrous Salts (As FeCl₂) | 0.10% max |
| Sulphates (As SO₄) | 0.30% max |
| Nitrates (As NO₃) | 0.05% max |
| Copper (As Cu) | 0.015% max |
| Zinc (As Zn) | 0.01% max |
| Arsenic (As As₂O₃) | 0.0002% max |
| Alkalies & Alkaline Earths | 0.20% max |
Applications
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Ferric Chloride is widely used as a coagulant to purify drinking water and treat industrial effluents. It effectively removes suspended solids, heavy metals, and phosphates, while also controlling odor and reducing sludge volume.
Electronics & PCB Manufacturing
In the electronics industry, Ferric Chloride is the most common etching solution for printed circuit boards (PCB), ensuring precise and efficient copper removal.
Metallurgy & Surface Treatment
The compound plays a vital role in metal finishing, stainless steel pickling, and purification processes, making it valuable for metallurgical operations.
Pigments, Dyes & Inks
Ferric Chloride serves as an intermediate in the production of pigments and dyes, enhancing color stability and quality.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industry
It acts as a catalyst and oxidizing agent in various organic synthesis reactions and in the manufacturing of chlorinated compounds.
Textiles & Leather
Used as a mordant in textile dyeing and as an agent in leather tanning processes.
Laboratory Applications
In research and testing, Ferric Chloride is employed as a reagent for qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.
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