Description

Tungsten (V) Chloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high oxidation state and reactivity make it a critical reagent for depositing tungsten-containing films and synthesizing complex metal-organic frameworks. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop next-generation electronic and catalytic materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing tungsten, tungsten nitride, or tungsten carbide thin films on semiconductor wafers and other substrates.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Inorganic & Organometallic Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing other tungsten halides, complexes, and cluster compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel tungsten-based ceramics, coatings, and nanocomposites.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Can be utilized as a component in catalyst systems for olefin metathesis and ring-opening polymerization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tungsten (V) Chloride
CAS No.	13470-14-9
Molecular Formula	WCl5
Molecular Weight	361.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Tungsten Pentachloride; Tungsten Chloride (WCl5); Pentachlorotungsten; Tungsten(V) Chloride; Wolfram(V) Chloride; Wolfram Pentachloride
EINECS	236-719-3

Quality Control

Our Tungsten (V) Chloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, spectroscopy, and trace metal analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue-black crystalline solid or powder
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in strong acids and organic solvents

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