Description

Niobium Trichloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-purity source of niobium for specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, catalysis, and inorganic chemistry sectors seeking to develop novel niobium-containing compounds and thin films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A key precursor for depositing niobium-based thin films and coatings on various substrates.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other niobium halides, complexes, and organometallic compounds.
• Materials Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new niobium-containing materials with tailored electronic or catalytic properties.
• Doping Agent: Can be used as a dopant source in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Trichloride
CAS No.	13569-59-0
Molecular Formula	NbCl3
Molecular Weight	199.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(III) chloride; Niobium chloride (NbCl3); Trichloroniobium; Niobium chloride; Columbium trichloride; Niobium(III) trichloride; NbCl3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niobium Trichloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NbCl3)	≥ 99% (Typical grades available)
Trace Metals Analysis	By ICP-MS

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