
Ferric
Nitrate
(
Iron Nitrate )
chemical
formula: Fe(NO3)39H2O
( crystals )
Ferric Nitrate is a water
soluble oxidizer. It readily absorbs water from the atmosphere and must be
kept tightly capped. Solutions of it are used by jewelers and metalsmiths to etch Silver and Silver alloys. Also used in Patina formulas for
producing various colored finishes on metal surfaces.
MSDS
( Material Safety Data Sheet )