Production of ferric acid

Scrap iron + hydrochloric acid + chlorine

Advantage:
1. The reaction occurs at temperature between 21 oC and 82oC, it is desirable
and a significant commercial advantage because low energy required to
achieve the temperature.
2. The process can be speed up by using agitation of the solution by
bubbling air through an upright tank.
3. Relatively low number of process unit allowing the system to be
transportable and occupy a relatively small area.
4. The reaction between iron and hydrochloric acid is complete and
stoichiometry.

Disadvantage:

Give off highly toxic hydrogen chloride fumes when mixed with
water