Industrial Grade Ferric Nitrate (Ferric Nitrate Industrial Grade, Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O)
Industrial-grade ferric nitrate is a pale or light purple hydrated crystalline/granular solid with the chemical formula Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O, serving as a versatile iron salt raw material. With high purity, excellent water solubility, low decomposition tendency, and ease of storage, it is an ideal choice for the chemical, metallurgical, and ceramic industries as well as scientific research.
Description
Hansol Chemical supplies industrial-grade ferric nitrate as a pale or light purple hydrated crystalline/granular solid with the chemical formula Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O, a versatile iron salt raw material. This product features high purity, excellent water solubility, low decomposition tendency, and ease of storage, making it an ideal choice for applications in the chemical, metallurgical, and ceramic industries, as well as for scientific research.
Key characteristics include:
- High Purity — Typically ≥ 98.0% purity for Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O based on common industrial/reagent standards.
- Excellent Water Solubility — Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O dissolves readily in water to form ferric ion solutions, facilitating its use in catalysis, iron supplementation, and chemical synthesis.
- Stable Physical Form — Crystalline or granular solid form enables easy weighing, packaging, transportation, and storage.
- Versatile Applications — Due to its trivalent iron ions (Fe³⁺), it exhibits strong oxidizing properties and high reactivity, enabling broad utility across various industrial and research systems.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O |
| Molecular Weight | 404.00 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale white to light purple crystalline or granular solid |
| Purity (Fe(NO₃)₃·9H₂O) | ≥ 98.0% (higher purity grades available upon request) |
| Water Solubility | Freely soluble in water, forming iron(III) ion solutions |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area; avoid moisture, high temperatures, and co-storage with flammable or organic materials |
Primary Applications / Use Cases
- Catalyst / Chemical Intermediate — Used in catalyst formulation, metal salt synthesis, and coordination compound preparation.
- Metal Treatment / Surface Processing — Applied in metal treatment, etching, and preparation of metal ion solutions.
- Ceramics & Colorants / Mordant — Serves as an iron source in ceramic glazes, pigment mordants, and dyeing/coloration processes.
- Research / Analytical / Laboratory Reagent — Suitable for inorganic synthesis, analytical chemistry, and research applications; functions as a standard ferric salt source.
- Other Industrial Uses — Employed in reaction systems requiring Fe³⁺ ions, oxidation processes, and specialty material manufacturing.
Storage and Packaging
To ensure product quality and safety, store this material in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated environment, avoiding exposure to moisture, humidity, high temperatures, or co-storage with combustible, organic, or reducing agents. Packaging options include moisture-resistant plastic-lined bags, sealed bags, woven sacks, or bulk bags (FIBCs).
Contact Us
If you require a sample, COA / TDS documentation, updated pricing (FOB / CIF / DAP), or OEM / ODM packaging services, please contact Hansol Chemical’s international sales team. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions tailored to your needs.