Description

Indium(I) Chloride is a key inorganic salt of indium, valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a high-purity source of monovalent indium for specialized chemical processes. Its primary applications are found in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialized catalyst development sectors.

Application

• Semiconductor & Electronics: As a crucial precursor in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of indium-containing thin films for semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of organoindium catalysts used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel indium(I) chemistry and developing new materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Specialty Alloys & Solders: Acts as a component in the formulation of specialized low-melting-point alloys and solders for sensitive electronic assemblies.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of other indium compounds, including higher chlorides and complex coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium(I) Chloride
CAS No.	13465-10-6
Molecular Formula	InCl
Molecular Weight	150.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium Monochloride; Chloroindium(I); Indium Chloride (InCl); Indium(I) Chloride Anhydrous; Indium Chloride, Monobasic; Indium Chloride (InCl) (1:1); Indium Chloride, InCl; Indium Chloride (InCl) Anhydrous
EINECS	236-692-4

Quality Control

Our Indium(I) Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (InCl)	≥ 98.0%
Indium (In) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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