Iron III Chloride Hexahydrate (FeCl₃.6 H₂O, Purity: 99%, APS: 80-100nm)

Iron III Chloride Hexahydrate Nanoparticles

Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate (FeCl₃·6H₂O) is a hydrated form of iron(III) chloride commonly used in various applications, and when it is in nanoparticle form, it opens up additional uses due to its unique properties at the nanoscale.

Catalysis

Chemical Catalysis:

Deployment: Iron(III) chloride nanoparticles can act as catalysts or catalyst supports in various chemical reactions. They offer high surface area and reactivity.

Applications: Catalysis in organic synthesis, including oxidation reactions, and polymerization processes.

Environmental Catalysis:

Deployment: Used in environmental applications to catalyze reactions that remove pollutants or treat waste.

Applications: Degradation of organic pollutants, such as in wastewater treatment, and removal of contaminants from air or soil.

Environmental Remediation

Water Treatment:

Deployment: Iron(III) chloride nanoparticles are used in water treatment processes to remove contaminants, including heavy metals and organic pollutants.

Applications: Flocculation and coagulation in municipal and industrial water treatment.

Soil Remediation:

Deployment: Used for soil decontamination by reacting with pollutants and facilitating their removal or transformation.

Applications: Remediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals or organic contaminants.

 Magnetic Materials

Magnetic Nanoparticles:

Deployment: When iron(III) chloride is used as a precursor, it can lead to the formation of magnetic nanoparticles like magnetite (FeCl₃.6 H₂O).

Applications: Magnetic separation, data storage devices, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents.

Chemical Sensing

Sensors and Detectors:

Deployment: Iron(III) chloride nanoparticles can be used to develop sensors that detect specific chemicals or changes in environmental conditions.

Applications: Detection of gases, pH changes, and pollutants.

 Nanomedicine

Drug Delivery:

Deployment: Iron(III) chloride nanoparticles are explored for use in drug delivery systems due to their magnetic properties and ability to be functionalized.

Applications: Targeted drug delivery and controlled release of therapeutic agents.

MRI Contrast Agents:

Deployment: Magnetic nanoparticles derived from iron(III) chloride can be used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.

Applications: Improved imaging quality and contrast in MRI scans.