Description

Tantalum Tetrachloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a crucial precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its high reactivity and purity make it essential for depositing tantalum-containing films with precise electrical and chemical properties. This material is primarily sought by manufacturers in the semiconductor, optical coating, and specialty chemical industries for applications demanding exceptional performance and reliability.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): As a key precursor for depositing tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) and tantalum nitride (TaN) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Optical Coatings: Used to produce high-refractive-index, corrosion-resistant coatings for precision lenses, laser optics, and anti-reflective layers.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or co-catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Ceramic & Glass Modification: Imparts enhanced thermal stability and specific dielectric properties to advanced ceramics and specialty glasses.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for developing new tantalum-based compounds and materials.
• Metalorganic Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organometallic compounds for further materials science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tantalum Tetrachloride
CAS No.	13569-72-7
Molecular Formula	TaCl4
Molecular Weight	322.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Tantalum(IV) chloride; Tantalum chloride (TaCl4); Tetrachlorotantalum; Tantalum tetrachloride, anhydrous; Tantalum chloride; Tantalum (IV) tetrachloride
EINECS	236-994-5

Quality Control

Our Tantalum Tetrachloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to meet exacting specifications relevant to electronic and optical grade materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this product must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (TaCl4)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride Content	By calculation
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details
Particle Size	Customizable

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