Description

Tungsten(VI) Oxychloride is a versatile inorganic compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high reactivity and specific tungsten-oxygen-chlorine bonding make it a critical intermediate for producing catalysts and specialized ceramics. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the electronics, chemical, and metallurgical sectors seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing tungsten-based catalysts used in petrochemical and fine chemical processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source for depositing tungsten oxide or tungsten metal films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Ceramic & Pigment Production: Acts as an intermediate in the formulation of specialized ceramics, pigments, and corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a chlorinating or oxidizing agent in specific organic synthesis reactions within research and pharmaceutical development.
• Surface Treatment: Utilized in surface modification processes for metals to enhance wear resistance or alter surface properties.
• Laboratory Research: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research into tungsten chemistry and new material development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tungsten(VI) Oxychloride
CAS No.	13520-78-0
Molecular Formula	WOCl4 or WOCI4
Molecular Weight	341.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Tungsten Oxychloride; Tungsten Oxytetrachloride; Tungsten(VI) Oxytetrachloride; Tungsten Oxide Chloride; WOCl4; Wolfram Oxychloride; Oxotetrachlorotungsten
EINECS	236-862-1

Quality Control

Our Tungsten(VI) Oxychloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a series of analytical tests including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 reacts with strong acids and organic solvents; it must be kept in a dry environment and segregated from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (WOCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	By titration
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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