Overview
Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate (CAS 7782-61-8 ), commonly referred to as iron nitrate, is a crystalline iron salt that supplies bioavailable ferric iron and nitrate in a single, water-soluble compound.
It functions primarily as an oxidizing agent, catalyst precursor, and micronutrient source across industrial and agricultural applications. In water treatment, it acts as a coagulation aid and chemical oxidant.
This compound supports the removal of phosphates, sulfides, and heavy metals from municipal and industrial effluent streams. Agricultural formulators use it as a soluble iron source in fertigation programs and foliar sprays.
It is effective for correcting iron deficiency in high-pH soils where less soluble iron forms fail to perform. Catalyst manufacturers rely on it as a precursor for iron oxide catalysts used in ammonia synthesis.
It is also utilized in Fischer-Tropsch processes and dehydrogenation reactions. Pharmaceutical and laboratory applications include its use as a reagent in synthesis and analytical testing where a controlled ferric ion source is required.
Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate is supplied as pale violet to colorless crystalline granules or lumps. Standard commercial grades include technical and laboratory-reagent (LR) specifications for various uses.
Purity levels typically range from 98% to 99%+. Packaging is available in bags, drums, and bulk quantities suited to industrial procurement volumes, ensuring reliable supply chains for large-scale operations.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 47 °C |
| Boiling Point | 125°C |
| Density | 1.684 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 125°C |
| Appearance | Pale purple solid |
| Color | White to gray or light purple |
| Form | Solid |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| pH | 1.3 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Safety & Handling
Danger GHS03 GHS05 GHS07 Hazard Statements H272 H272 H314 H314 H315 H315 H318 H318 H319 H319 H335 H335 Precautionary Statements P210 P210 P220 P220 P260 P260 P261 P261 P264 P264 P271 P271 P280 P280 P316 P316 P317 P317 P319 P319 P321 P321 P363 P363 P405 P405 P501 P501 P264+P265 P264+P265 P302+P352 P302+P352 P304+P340 P304+P340 P332+P317 P332+P317 P337+P317 P337+P317 P362+P364 P362+P364 P370+P378 P370+P378 P403+P233 P403+P233 P301+P330+P331 P301+P330+P331 P302+P361+P354 P302+P361+P354 P305+P351+P338 P305+P351+P338 P305+P354+P338 P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28342980 |
| UN Number | 1466 |
| ADR Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 7782-61-8
- EC Number
- 616-509-1
- Mol. Weight
- 404.00
- HS Code
- 28342980
- Category
- Salts & Minerals