Ferric Nitrate, 500g, Lab Grade, Patina, Metal, Copper, Bronze, Brass

Description

Ferric Nitrate, 500g Lab grade
Ferric 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:
500g
CAS Number:
7782-61-8
Caution: This 500g size may only ship to destinations within the 48 contiguous US states and Canada using ground ORM-D service only.
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