Ferrous Chloride

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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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