Can acid be used to catalyze the formatin of Iron (III) ion (aqueous)?
November 14th, 2022
From what I have gathered, it appears that the reaction between Iron and certain acids can produce either Fe2+ OR Fe3+ ions. For example, I believe that HCl and Fe(s) will produce hydrogen and either FeCl2(aq) AND/OR FeCl3(aq).
Similiarly, the reaction between Fe(s) and H2SO4 will produce hydrogen and Iron (II) sulfate(aq) AND/OR iron (III) sulfate(aq).
I want to know the conditions (i.e. molarity, temp., pressure ect.) that will favor the relatively rapid formation of the iron (III) ion.
Remember, I want the Iron (III) ion to be aqueous (soluble in solution).