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| IUPACName = Iron(III) nitrate
| ImageCaption1 = Chemical structure of ferric nitrate aquo complex
| OtherNames = Ferric nitrate<br/>Nitric acid, iron(3+) salt
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| InChI = 1/Fe.3NO3.9H2O/c;3*2-1(3)4;;;;;;;;;/h;;;;9*1H2/q+3;3*-1;;;;;;;;; | InChI = 1/Fe.3NO3.9H2O/c;3*2-1(3)4;;;;;;;;;/h;;;;9*1H2/q+3;3*-1;;;;;;;;;
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| CASOther = <br>13476-08-9 (hexahydrate)<br/>7782-61-8 (nonahydrate)
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| Formula = Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> | Formula = Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>
| MolarMass = 241.86 g/mol (anhydrous) <br> 403.999 g/mol (nonahydrate) | MolarMass = 403.999 g/mol (nonahydrate) <br/> 241.86 g/mol (anhydrous)
| Appearance = Pale violet crystals <br> ] | Appearance = Pale violet crystals <br/> ]
| Density = 1.68 g/cm<sup>3</sup> (nonahydrate) | Density = 1.68 g/cm<sup>3</sup> (hexahydrate) <br/> 1.6429 g/cm<sup>3</sup>(nonahydrate)
| Solubility = very soluble | Solubility = 150 g/100 mL (hexahydrate)
| SolubleOther = soluble | SolubleOther = soluble in ], ]
| MeltingPtC = 47.2
| Solvent = alcohol, acetone
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| GHSPictograms = {{GHS03|Ox. sol. 3}}{{GHS07|Acute tox. 4 (oral); Eye irrit. 1}}<ref name=sds>{{cite web |title=Iron(III) Nitrate Nonahydrate |url=https://www.americanelements.com/iron-iii-nitrate-nonahydrate-7782-61-8 |publisher = ] |access-date = June 20, 2019}}</ref>
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'''Iron(III) nitrate''', or '''ferric nitrate''', is the ] with the formula Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>. Since it is ], it is commonly found in its nonahydrate form Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>·] in which it forms colourless to pale violet crystals. '''Iron(III) nitrate''', or '''ferric nitrate''', is the name used for a series of ]s with the formula Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub><sup>.</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>n</sub>. Most common is the nonahydrate Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub><sup>.</sup>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>9</sub>. The hydrates are all pale colored, water-soluble paramagnetic salts.


==Preparation== ==Hydrates==
Iron(III) nitrate is ], and it is commonly found as the nonahydrate Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub>·], which forms colourless to pale violet crystals. This compound is the trinitrate salt of the ] <sup>3+</sup>.<ref>{{cite journal |doi=10.1021/ic50168a006|title=Structure of Hexaaquairon(III) Nitrate Trihydrate. Comparison of Iron(II) and Iron(III) Bond Lengths in High-Spin Octahedral Environments|year=1977|last1=Hair|first1=Neil J.|last2=Beattie|first2=James K.|journal=Inorganic Chemistry|volume=16|issue=2|pages=245–250}}</ref>
Other ] {{chem|Fe|(NO|3|)|3}}·''x''{{chem|H|2|O}}, include:


* tetrahydrate (''x''=4), more precisely triaqua dinitratoiron(III) nitrate monohydrate, {{chem2|1=NO3·H2O}}, has complex cations wherein Fe<sup>3+</sup> is coordinated with two nitrate anions as ] ligands and three of the four water molecules, in a ] configuration with two water molecules at the poles.<ref name=schm2012>H. Schmidt, A. Asztalos, F. Bok and W. Voigt (2012): "New Iron(III) Nitrate Hydrates: {{chem2|1=Fe(NO3{{!}}3·''x''H2O}} with ''x'' = 4, 5 and 6". ''Acta Crystallographica Section C - Inorganic Compounds'', volume C68, pages i29-i33. {{doi|10.1107/S0108270112015855}}</ref>
The compound is prepared by treating iron metal or iron oxides with ].
* pentahydrate (''x''=5), more precisely penta-aqua nitratoiron(III) dinitrate, {{chem2|1=(NO3)2}}, in which the Fe<sup>3+</sup> ion is coordinated to five water molecules and a unidentate nitrate anion ligand in ].<ref name=schm2012/>
* hexahydrate (''x''=6), more precisely hexaaquairon(III) trinitrate, {{chem2|1=(NO3)3}}, where the Fe<sup>3+</sup> ion is coordinated to six water molecules in octahedral configuration.<ref name=schm2012/>


==Reactions==
:Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> + 6 HNO<sub>3</sub> → 2 Fe(NO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>3</sub> + 3 H<sub>2</sub>O
Iron(III) nitrate is a useful precursor to other iron compounds because the nitrate is easily removed or decomposed. It is for example, a standard precursor to ] {{chem2|K2FeO4}}.<ref>{{cite book|author1=H. Lux|chapter=Potassium Ferrate (VI) K<sub>2</sub>FeO<sub>4</sub>|title=Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed. |editor=G. Brauer|publisher=Academic Press|year=1963|place=NY, NY|volume=2|pages=1504}}</ref>

When dissolved, iron(III) nitrate forms yellow solutions. When this solution is heated to near boiling, nitric acid evaporates and a solid precipitate of ] {{chem|Fe|2|O|3}} appears.<ref name=matij>Egon Matijević and Paul Scheiner (1978): "Ferric Hydrous Oxide Sols: III. Preparation of Uniform Particles by Hydrolysis of Fe(III)-Chloride, -Nitrate, and -Perchlorate solutions". ''Journal of Colloid and Interface Science'', volume 63, issue 3, pages 509-524. {{doi|10.1016/S0021-9797(78)80011-3}}</ref> Another method for producing iron oxides from this nitrate salt involves neutralizing its aqueous solutions.<ref>{{cite book|author1=H. Lux|chapter=Iron (III) Hydroxide FeO(OH)|title=Handbook of Preparative Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd Ed. |editor=G. Brauer|publisher=Academic Press|year=1963|place=NY, NY|volume=2|pages=1499}}</ref>

==Preparation==
The compound can be prepared by treating ] metal powder with ], as summarized by the following idealized equation:<ref name=Ull>{{ullmann|first1=Egon|last1=Wildermuth|first2=Hans|last2=Stark|first3=Gabriele|last3=Friedrich|first4=Franz Ludwig|last4=Ebenhöch|first5=Brigitte|last5=Kühborth|first6=Jack|last6=Silver|first7=Rafael|last7=Rituper|title=Iron Compounds}}</ref>
:{{chem2 | Fe + 4 HNO3 + 7 H2O -> Fe(NO3)3(H2O)9 + NO }}


==Applications== ==Applications==
Ferric nitrate has no large scale applications. It is a catalyst for the synthesis of ] from a solution of ] in ]:<ref>{{OrgSynth | author = Hampton, K. G. | author2 = Harris, T. M. | author3 = Hauser, C. R. | title = 2,4-Nonanedione | collvol = 5 | collvolpages = 848 | year = 1973 | prep = cv5p0848}} As of 2007, 22 other entries describe similar preparations in Organic Syntheses</ref>
===In the chemical laboratory===
:{{chem2 | 2 NH3 + 2Na -> 2 NaNH2 + H2 }}
Ferric nitrate is the catalyst of choice for the synthesis of ] from a solution of ] in ]:<ref>{{OrgSynth | author = Hampton, K. G. Harris, T. M.; Hauser, C. R. | title = 2,4-Nonandione | collvol = 5 | collvolpages = 848 | year = 1973 | prep = cv5p0848}} As of 2007, 22 other entries describe similar preparations in Organic Syntheses</ref>
: 2 NH<sub>3</sub> + 2 Na &rarr; 2 NaNH<sub>2</sub> + H<sub>2</sub>


Certain ]s impregnated with ferric nitrate have been shown to be useful oxidants in ]. For example, ferric nitrate on ]—a ] called "Clayfen"—has been employed for the oxidation of ]s to ]s and ]s to ]s.<ref>Cornélis, A. Laszlo, P.; Zettler, M. W. "Iron(III) Nitrate–K10 Montmorillonite Clay" in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (Ed: L. Paquette) 2004, J. Wiley & Sons, New York. DOI: 10.1002/047084289.</ref> Certain ]s impregnated with ferric nitrate have been shown to be useful oxidants in ]. For example, ferric nitrate on ]—a ] called Clayfen—has been employed for the oxidation of ]s to ]s and ]s to ]s.<ref>Cornélis, A. Laszlo, P.; Zettler, M. W. "Iron(III) Nitrate–K10 Montmorillonite Clay" in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (Ed: L. Paquette) 2004, J. Wiley & Sons, New York. {{doi|10.1002/047084289X}}.</ref>


===Other applications===
Ferric nitrate solutions are used by jewelers and metalsmiths to etch silver and silver alloys. Ferric nitrate solutions are used by jewelers and metalsmiths to etch silver and silver alloys.


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