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Revision as of 19:25, 30 April 2016
Description
Dark purple crystals formed by the reaction of Nitric acid on Iron or iron oxide. Ferric nitrate is used to mordant dyes, to weight Silk, and to tan Leather. It has also been used as a corrosion inhibitor.
Synonyms and Related Terms
iron nitrate
Other Properties
Soluble in water, acetone, and alcohol.
| Composition | Fe(NO3)3.9H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10421-48-4 |
| Melting Point | 47.2 |
| Density | 1.684 |
| Molecular Weight | 241.86 |
Hazards and Safety
Strong oxidant. Do not mix with organic compounds.
Contact may cause irritation.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4071