| Formula / Notation | FeCl2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7758-94-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.75 |
| Melting Point | [ACGIH] 674 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1023 °C |
| Density | 1.93 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | FREELY SOL IN WATER, ALCOHOL ACETONE; SLIGHTLY SOL IN BENZENE; PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ETHER. |
| Appearance | Ferrous chloride is a greenish white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is used in sewage treatment, in dyeing of fabrics, and for many other uses. |
| Also Known As | dichloroiron; Iron dichloride; FeCl2; Ferrous dichloride; Iron(2+) chloride; Ferro 66; Iron protochloride; Natural lawrencite; Iron chloride (FeCl2); Iron(II) chloride (1:2) |
| Category | Salts |
What is Iron(II) chloride?
Iron(II) chloride (FeCl2) is a salt that appears as Ferrous chloride is a greenish white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is used in sewage treatment, in dyeing of fabrics, and for many other uses.. It has a molecular weight of 126.75 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichloroiron. Boiling point: 1023 °C. Melting point: [ACGIH] 674 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: dichloroiron
Other Names / Synonyms: dichloroiron; Iron dichloride; FeCl2; Ferrous dichloride; Iron(2+) chloride; Ferro 66; Iron protochloride; Natural lawrencite; Iron chloride (FeCl2); Iron(II) chloride (1:2)
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | [ACGIH] 674 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1023 °C |
| Density | 1.93 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 126.75 |
| Solubility | FREELY SOL IN WATER, ALCOHOL ACETONE; SLIGHTLY SOL IN BENZENE; PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ETHER. |
| Appearance | Ferrous chloride is a greenish white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is used in sewage treatment, in dyeing of fabrics, and for many other uses. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Iron(II) chloride (FeCl2) is a salt that appears as Ferrous chloride is a greenish white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is used in sewage treatment, in dyeing of fabrics, and for many other uses.. It has a molecular weight of 126.75 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichloroiron. Boiling point: 1023 °C. Melting point: [ACGIH] 674 °C.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Iron(II) chloride is: FeCl2