Item | Specification |
Product Name | Anhydrous Ferric Chloride |
Chemical Formula | FeCl₃ |
Appearance | Black-Brown Crystalline Solid |
FeCl₃ Content | ≥ 98% |
FeCl₂ Content | ≤ 2.0% |
Insoluble Matter | ≤ 1.5% |
Free Acid (HCl) | ≤ 0.5% |
Density | 2.80 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 306 °C |
Boiling Point | 316 °C (decomposes) |
Packaging | 25kg bag / 50kg drum / customized |
Applications | Water treatment, PCB etching, pigments, catalysts, metallurgy, sewage treatment |


Ferric Chloride is widely used in wastewater treatment as a highly effective coagulant for removing suspended solids and phosphates.
FeCl₃ is applied in drinking water purification to enhance flocculation and improve water clarity.
Ferric Chloride is used in the PCB industry as an etching agent for copper.
FeCl₃ is utilized in the dye and pigment industry as a catalyst and oxidizing agent.
Ferric Chloride is applied in sewage treatment plants to control odors and reduce hydrogen sulfide.
FeCl₃ is used in metallurgy for surface treatment, metal pickling, and corrosion tests.
Ferric Chloride is used in chemical synthesis as a Lewis acid catalyst.
FeCl₃ is applied in the oil & gas industry for sludge conditioning and drilling fluid treatment.
Ferric Chloride is utilized in industrial wastewater systems for heavy metal precipitation and color removal.



