Description

Niobium Bromide is an inorganic compound of niobium and bromine, primarily utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing niobium into chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes, enabling the creation of high-performance thin films and coatings. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and optical coating industries seeking to develop next-generation semiconductor and ceramic materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursor: Used as a source material for depositing niobium-containing thin films on substrates for electronic and optical devices.
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for the controlled, layer-by-layer growth of niobium oxide or nitride films in microelectronics and nanotechnology.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized niobium-based catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical reactions.
• Ceramic and Glass Modification: Acts as a doping agent to alter the electrical or optical properties of advanced ceramics and specialty glasses.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new niobium-bromine chemistry and material properties.
• Optical Coatings: Used in the production of interference filters and anti-reflective coatings that require precise niobium incorporation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Bromide
CAS No.	13478-45-0
Molecular Formula	NbBr5
Molecular Weight	492.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(V) Bromide; Niobium Pentabromide; Pentabromoniobium; Niobium Bromide (NbBr5); Columbium Bromide; Columbium Pentabromide; Niobium Bromide, Anhydrous
EINECS	236-784-3

Quality Control

Our Niobium Bromide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a glovebox or sealed vessel to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NbBr5)	≥ 99.0%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Chloride (Cl) Content	≤ 0.1%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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