Iron Nitrate
Ferric Nitrate
- CAS
- 7782-61-8
- EC
- 616-509-1
- Sectors
- Water & Wastewater Treatment, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning
Iron Nitrate (CAS 7782-61-8), also called ferric nitrate, is the nonahydrate form of an inorganic oxidizing salt supplied as a pale purple solid that provides soluble iron ions for water treatment, catalyst preparation, etching processes, and dyeing and pigment applications.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | Fe.9H2O.3HNO3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 404 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale purple solid |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | White to gray or light purple |
| Melting point | 47 °C |
| Boiling point | 125°C |
| Density | 1.684 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| Flash point | 125°C |
| pH | 1.3 (100g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Oxidizing, Corrosive, Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 28342980 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Iron Nitrate
Applications
Used in water treatment, catalyst preparation, and etching processes. Also serves as an oxidizing agent in laboratory and industrial synthesis.
Safety & Risks
Strong oxidizer; avoid contact with organics and heat. Corrosive to metals and tissue—use acid-resistant PPE.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg polyethylene-lined drums or bags. Store in cool, dry, and segregated facilities away from combustibles.