-40%
Ferric Nitrate, 100g, Lab Grade, Patina, Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass
$ 7.36
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Description
Ferric Nitrate, 100g Lab gradeFerric Nitrate is also called Iron(III) Nitrate. Appears as violet crystals and is soluble in water and alcohol. It is a strong oxidizer and irritant.
Makes a beautiful brown to black patina on copper, bronze and brass. It is also used in combination with other chemicals to achieve golden browns, red browns etc. Produces a beautiful rust color on steel. Solutions of ferric nitrate are also used to etch silver.
Chemical Formula:
Fe(NO
3
)
3
- 9H
2
O
Appearance:
White to pale violet crystalline powder
Chemical Grade:
Lab
Quantity:
100g
CAS Number:
7782-61-8
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