Ferrous Chloride

Packaging Options

Bulk

up to 28 tonnes

Formula

FeCl2

Description

Ferrous Chloride is a corrosive, acidic solution. It is a brown-green/yellow liquid that is soluble in water at all concentrations.

Product Information

Ferrous Chloride has fewer applications than related products such as Ferric Chloride and Ferric Sulphate, some examples below:

Water treatment
Removal of suspended solids, particularly chromates
Flocculation agent
Raw material for manufacture of Ferric Chloride and Iron Oxides
Reducing agent in organic synthesis reactions
Biogas – used for removal of Hydrogen Sulphide

Strengths & Grades

Standard strength is typically 10% total Iron (Fe2+ and Fe3+) (22-26% as FeCl2)
Dilutions may be possible on request

Storage & Supply

ICL manufacture Ferrous Chloride at our sites in Runcorn, Cheshire and Grays, Essex.
ICL have long-term agreements in place with UK and European producers.
We have significant storage at our production site in Runcorn and Grays, with additional storage at other UK sites.

Technical Information

Formula

FeCl2
CAS

7758-94-3
UN

1760
Commodity

28273920
Synonyms

Iron (ii) Chloride, Iron Dichloride,

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