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Iron(II) chloride hydrate, Reagent Grade, 99%
Air Sensitive | CAS: 23838-02-0 | Cl2Fe . x H2O | 126.75 g/mol
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Catalog number ALF012484.A1
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Quantity:
1 kg
Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialIron(II) chloride hydrate
CAS23838-02-0
ColorGreen-Yellow
Health Hazard 1H302-H314-H335
Health Hazard 2Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from combustible material. When using do not eat or drink. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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It is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy, in pharmaceutical preparations, as a mordant in dyeing and in sewage treatment. Ferrous chloride has a kind of niche application. During the laboratory synthesis of iron complexes, ferrous chloride acts as a reducing flocculating agent in wastewater treatment, particularly for wastes containing chromate. It is the precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. Ferrous chloride is employed as a reducing agent in many organic synthesis reactions.
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