Description

Chlorine Pentafluoride is a highly reactive and powerful fluorinating agent with the molecular formula ClF5. This compound is critical for advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processing where its strong oxidative and fluorinating properties are required. It is primarily utilized by the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and advanced research sectors for etching, surface modification, and the synthesis of high-value fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a high-performance etching and cleaning agent for silicon and other semiconductor materials.
• Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a potent fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Rocket Propellant Systems: Employed as a high-energy oxidizer in specialized propulsion research and development.
• Nuclear Fuel Processing: Utilized in the fluorination of uranium compounds for fuel reprocessing and enrichment.
• Plasma Etching: Serves as a source gas in plasma chambers for precise microfabrication and surface patterning.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying high-valent fluorine chemistry and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorine Pentafluoride
CAS No.	13637-63-3
Molecular Formula	ClF5
Molecular Weight	130.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorine(V) fluoride; Pentafluorochlorine; Chlorine fluoride (ClF5); Perchloric fluoride; UN 2548
EINECS	237-123-6

Quality Control

Our Chlorine Pentafluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for demanding industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced gas chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic methods to verify composition and identify trace impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated cylinder, protected from light and stored in a cool, well-ventilated area dedicated to oxidizing gases. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, cylinders must be kept upright, securely chained, and isolated from flammable materials, reducing agents, and moisture. Store at room temperature away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Cylinder valves should be kept closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content	≤ 50 ppm
Acid Impurities (as HF)	≤ 100 ppm
Non-condensable gases	≤ 0.5%

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