Description

Zirconium Tetrachloride is an important inorganic compound widely used as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high reactivity and ability to form zirconium-based coatings and ceramics make it a critical raw material for high-performance industrial applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical vapor deposition, catalyst, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity inorganic reagents.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A key precursor for depositing zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) and zirconium nitride (ZrN) thin films on semiconductors, optical components, and cutting tools.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for Ziegler-Natta and other organometallic catalysts used in polymerization and organic synthesis.
• Metalorganic Chemistry: A fundamental reagent for synthesizing zirconium alkoxides and other organozirconium compounds.
• Ceramics & Refractories: Used in the production of high-temperature zirconia ceramics and advanced refractory materials.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a cross-linking agent in certain ion-exchange resins and polymeric flocculants.
• Surface Treatment: Employed in the surface modification of metals and alloys to enhance corrosion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Tetrachloride
CAS No.	10026-11-6
Molecular Formula	ZrCl₄
Molecular Weight	233.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) chloride; Tetrachlorozirconium; Zirconium chloride; Zirconium chloride (ZrCl₄); Zirconium chloride tetramer; Zirconium perchloride
EINECS	233-058-2

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Tetrachloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, chloride content, and trace metal analysis are available for all shipments to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent hydrolysis. Handle and store in accordance with all local and international regulations for reactive chlorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ZrCl₄)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	≥ 60.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Hafnium (Hf)	≤ 2.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.