Ferric Hydroxide

Name:
Ferric Hydroxide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	ferric hydrate; iron hydroxide; iron hydrate; iron oxide, hydrated; ferric oxide, hydrated
M Formula:	Fe(OH)3
Properties:
Brown flocculant precipitate that dries as the oxide. D 3.4–3.9, mp loses water at approximately 500C. Soluble in acids; insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether. Noncombustible.
Derivation:
Addition of ferrous sulfate solution to ammonia solution.
Use:
Water purification, manufacturing pigments, rubber pigment, catalyst.