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China, Germany, and the United States are the leading exporters of ferric chloride hexahydrate, collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while the United States, India, and South Korea remain the top importers. Ferric chloride hexahydrate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady demand from water treatment and electronics manufacturing sectors. Export volumes from China increased modestly year-on-year, while European exports showed marginal contraction, reflecting regional shifts in chemical production capacity and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ferric chloride hexahydrate is a crystalline, deliquescent solid that appears as greenish-yellow to violet-brown translucent crystals or granules, typically odorless and non-volatile. It is an inorganic metal salt—specifically, the hydrated form of iron(III) chloride—and decomposes before melting, releasing hydrogen chloride upon heating. It is widely used as a catalyst and Lewis acid in organic synthesis, particularly in Friedel–Crafts reactions, and serves as a precursor for iron oxide pigments and other iron-based compounds. Its principal application areas include water and wastewater treatment (as a coagulant), printed circuit board manufacturing (for copper etching), and the production of pigments, inks, and catalysts for polymerization processes.
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