Description

Beryllium Chloride, Tetrahydrate is an inorganic salt primarily utilized as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a high-purity source of beryllium ions for specialized chemical and metallurgical processes. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in sectors such as specialty alloy development, nuclear technology, and the production of high-performance ceramics.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of high-purity beryllium metal and beryllium-copper master alloys.
• Starting material in the production of specialty ceramics and refractory oxides.
• Chemical intermediate in nuclear reactor technology and neutron source manufacturing.
• Catalyst or catalyst component in specific organic synthesis reactions.
• Research and development reagent in materials science and inorganic chemistry laboratories.
• Component in the formulation of specialized fluxes for metallurgy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Beryllium Chloride, Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13466-27-8
Molecular Formula	BeCl₂·4H₂O
Molecular Weight	151.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium Dichloride Tetrahydrate; Beryllium(II) Chloride Tetrahydrate; Tetrahydroberyllium Dichloride; Beryllium Chloride Hydrate; Beryllium Chloride (BeCl2) Tetrahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Beryllium Chloride, Tetrahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and compliance with relevant industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BeCl₂·4H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Conforms to tetrahydrate stoichiometry
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	Conforms to theoretical value

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