Description

Tungsten Tetrachloride (CAS NO 13470-13-8) is a key inorganic halide compound of tungsten, serving as a vital precursor in advanced materials synthesis and chemical vapor deposition processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for producing high-purity tungsten metal, tungsten alloys, and other tungsten compounds. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, catalyst development, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A critical precursor for depositing tungsten metal or tungsten-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers and other substrates.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material for preparing catalysts, including Ziegler-Natta type catalysts and other organometallic complexes.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Acts as a fundamental reagent for the production of other tungsten halides, oxides, and organotungsten compounds.
• Metallurgy: Employed in the production of high-purity tungsten metal and tungsten alloys via reduction processes.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Finds application in the development of catalysts for olefin polymerization and other organic transformations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for exploring new materials, surface chemistry, and catalytic mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tungsten Tetrachloride
CAS No.	13470-13-8
Molecular Formula	WCl4
Molecular Weight	325.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Tungsten(IV) chloride; Tetrachlorotungsten; Tungsten chloride (WCl4); Wolfram tetrachloride; Tungsten chloride; Tungsten(4+) tetrachloride
EINECS	236-719-9

Quality Control

Our Tungsten Tetrachloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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. Handle and store away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (WCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Tungsten (W) Content	≥ 56.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	≥ 43.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 100 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities	≤ 200 ppm

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