Ferric Chloride Hexahydrate Market Analysis by Global Segments, Growth, Size and Forecast 2024
Ferric
chloride hexahydrate consists of trans-cationic complexes and
chloride anions [Fe (H2O)4 Cl2]+, with the remaining two H2O
molecules embedded within the monoclinic crystal structure. Ferric
chloride hexahydrate contains not less than 98.0 percent and not more
than 102.0 per cent of FeCl3•6(H2O). It is yellow or brown in color
and is available in the form of solid powder or lumps. Ferric
chloride hexahydrate is readily soluble in water and highly soluble
in acetone and ethanol. Its molecular formula is FeCl3•6(H2O).
Ferric chloride hexahydrate is also known as iron/ferric (III)
chloride hexahydrate, ferric chloride hexa, ferric chloride Gr, iron
trichloride hexahydrate, or ferric chloride 6H2O. It is readily
soluble in water and is hygroscopic is nature. The salt is stable
under normal conditions, but it cannot withstand strong oxidizing
agents. Ferric chloride hexahydrate has the ability to form mixture
with potassium and sodium. This mixture can be explosive. It is
potentially toxic, highly corrosive, and hazardous in case of skin
contact, eye contact, or ingestion.
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Ferric
chloride hexahydrate is well known for its usage in sewage treatment.
It helps in purification of water and thus plays a vital role in
drinking water production. Printed circuit boards can be prepared
with the help of ferric chloride hexahydrate. The salt is employed in
brown patinas (copper, brass, or bronze). It is an oxidizing agent, a
clinical reagent, and one of the highly preferred etching agents for
engraving and photography. Ferric chloride hexahydrate can be used as
a mordant in dyeing and printing of textiles. It helps in preparation
of a variety of organically templated iron phosphates, due to its
rich crystal chemistry and the ability to absorb large molecules in
its micropores.
The
global ferric chloride hexahydrate market is expected to expand at a
moderate CAGR from 2016 to 2024. A major driver for the market is the
risen number of strict legislations regarding wastewater treatment in
industrial and domestic sectors. Use of ferric chloride hexahydrate
for treatment of wastewater is primarily dependent on location to
source, as transportation costs can be a major portion of the
delivered cost. This can act as a factor restraining the growth of
the global ferric chloride hexahydrate market.
Western
Europe is one of the major consumers of ferric chloride hexahydrate.
This is attributable to the increasing consumption of the salt in
countries such as the U.K., France, and Belgium as well as
Mediterranean countries, as they are linked to EU norms for
phosphorus removal. The ferric chloride hexahydrate market in Asia
Pacific is projected to expand in the next six years. This is due to
the rising demand for ferric chloride hexahydrate from China and
Japan. China is the leading consumer of ferric chloride hexahydrate
for wastewater treatment. Production of Chinese printed circuit
boards is also rising, as major producers of printed circuit boards
are shifting toward China.
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Some
of the major companies operating in the global ferric chloride
hexahydrate market are Brenntag UK & Ireland, Chemical Company of
Malaysia Bhd., Kemira, PVS Chemicals Inc., BPS Products Pvt. Ltd.,
Cochin Minerals & Rutile Limited, Huizhou 3R Environmental
Chemical Co., Ltd., and E&C Chemicals Inc.
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