Description

Tantalum Trichloride is a key inorganic halide compound of tantalum, primarily used as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high reactivity and specific coordination chemistry make it a critical raw material for producing high-purity tantalum-based compounds and coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, specialty chemical, and surface engineering sectors seeking reliable, high-quality metalorganic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A crucial precursor for depositing tantalum nitride (TaN) diffusion barriers and tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅) dielectric films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Production of Tantalum Metal & Alloys: Used in metallothermic reduction processes to obtain high-purity tantalum metal for superalloys and corrosion-resistant components.
• Specialty Glass & Optical Coatings: Employed in the formulation of high-refractive-index glasses and anti-reflective or conductive optical coatings.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems for olefins and dienes.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new tantalum coordination complexes and materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tantalum Trichloride
CAS No.	13569-67-0
Molecular Formula	Cl3Ta
Molecular Weight	287.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Tantalum(III) chloride; Tantalum chloride (TaCl3); Trichlorotantalum; Tantalous chloride; Tantalum chloride, (T-4)-; TaCl3; UNII-9V4FKG5F0I
EINECS	236-985-0

Quality Control

Our Tantalum Trichloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results for assay, chloride content, and trace metal analysis is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent degradation. Handle and store away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TaCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Tantalum (Ta) Content	≥ 63.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	36.5 - 38.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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