Description

Molybdenum Pentafluoride is a high-purity inorganic fluoride compound, identified by CAS NO 13819-84-6. This material is a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing, valued for its high reactivity and fluorine content. It is essential for R&D and production in sectors such as semiconductor fabrication, specialty glass production, and catalysis.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile precursor for depositing molybdenum-containing thin films in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing.
• Fluorination Agent: Serves as a powerful fluorinating reagent in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Catalyst Synthesis: A key starting material for preparing catalysts used in petrochemical refining and specialty chemical reactions.
• Optical Materials: Employed in the production of fluoride glasses and other specialty optical components with specific refractive properties.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in separation processes and as a component in certain reactor coolants or salts.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a high-purity reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials and chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Pentafluoride
CAS No.	13819-84-6
Molecular Formula	MoF5
Molecular Weight	190.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum(V) fluoride; Pentafluoromolybdenum; Molybdenum fluoride (MoF5); Molybdenum pentafluoride, MoF5
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Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Pentafluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ion chromatography (IC), and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to meet the demands of high-tech industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, preferably under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and prevent pressure buildup.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown solid / Fuming liquid
Assay (MoF5)	≥ 98.0 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5 %
Other Metallic Impurities	≤ 0.1 % (by ICP-OES)

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