What is Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate
The Ferric nitrate nonahydrate (MW=404.02) is a colorless to dark purple deliquescent crystalline substance, prone to deliquescence. It has a melting point of 47.2°C and a boiling point of 125°C (decomposes). It is soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone, with a relative density of 1.68 (water = 1) and a relative molecular mass of 241.88. boiling point is 125°C (decomposes), with a relative density of 1.68 (water = 1) and a relative molecular mass of 241.88. It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone.
Basic Information
Name | Ferric Nitrate Nonahydrate | ||
Appearance | Colorless or light purple monoclinic crystals, prone to deliquescence. | CAS number | 7782-61-8 |
Melting Point (°C) | 47.2 | Boiling Point（℃） | 125 (decomposes) |
Relative Density (water=1) | 1.68 | Stability | Stable |
Solubility | Readily soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone. | Conditions to Avoid | Moisture in the air |
Incompatible Materials | Flammable or combustible materials, strong reducing agents, powdered active metals, sulfur, phosphorus | Decomposition Products | Nitrogen oxides |
Uses
Ferric nitrate nonahydrate has various uses, including being a catalyst, mordant, oxidant, metal surface treatment agent, analytical reagent, and adsorbent for radioactive substances.
As an analytical reagent, it is used as a color developer in the spectrophotometric determination of thiazole drugs. Additionally, it is utilized as a catalyst and mordant.
It can be applied in the etching and chemical polishing of stainless steel and the etching of steel.be employed in the etching and chemical polishing of stainless steel and the etching of steel.
Hazard Description
Toxicological Data:
Acute Toxicity LD50: 3250mg/kg (oral, rat)
Ecological Data:
The substance poses a hazard to the environment, especially concerning water pollution.
Packaging Category: O53
Packaging Methods: Plastic bags or double-layered cowhide paper bags with fully or partially open steel drums; plastic bags or double-layered cowhide paper bags with ordinary wooden crates; screw-top glass bottles, iron-capped glass bottles, plastic bottles, or metal drums (cans) with ordinary wooden crates; screw-top glass bottles, plastic bottles, or tin-plated thin steel drums (cans) with bottom pallets, fiberboard boxes, or plywood boxes.
Transportation Precautions: During railway transportation, strict adherence to the Hazardous Goods Transport Regulations of the Ministry of Railways is required for packaging. It should be transported separately, ensuring that containers do not leak, collapse, fall, or get damaged during transportation. Vehicles should be equipped with appropriate types and quantities of firefighting equipment. It is strictly prohibited to transport together with acids, flammable substances, organic substances, reducing agents, spontaneously combustible substances, or moisture-sensitive flammable substances. The vehicle speed should not be too fast, and overtaking should not be forced during transportation. Before and after loading and unloading, vehicles should be thoroughly cleaned and washed, and it is strictly prohibited to mix with organic substances, flammable substances, or other impurities.
Environmental Hazards: Fire and Explosion Hazards: The substance is combustible and irritating.
First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and rinse the affected area with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately lift eyelids and rinse thoroughly with plenty of flowing water or saline solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
- Quickly move the affected person to fresh air.
- Ensure the airway remains clear. If breathing difficulties occur, administer oxygen.
- If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately.
- Seek medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse the mouth with water and give the person milk or egg white. Seek medical attention.
Safety Information
Dangerous Goods Transport Code: UN 14665.1/PG 3
Safety Signs: S17S26S36
Hazard Symbols: R8R36/37/38
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