Description

Zirconium Iodide is an inorganic compound primarily used as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a source of both zirconium and iodine in high-temperature chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. This material is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, optical coating, and specialty ceramics industries seeking to deposit high-purity zirconium-containing films.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursor: For the deposition of zirconium nitride (ZrN), zirconium carbide (ZrC), and zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) thin films.
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Source: Enables precise, conformal thin-film growth for microelectronics and nanotechnology applications.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material in the preparation of organozirconium catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Coating Manufacturing: Used in the production of high-refractive-index and protective coatings for lenses and optical components.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new zirconium-based materials and compounds.
• Ceramic Additive: Can be utilized in the formulation of advanced ceramics to modify properties like hardness and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Iodide
CAS No.	13986-26-0
Molecular Formula	ZrI₄
Molecular Weight	598.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) iodide; Tetraiodozirconium; Zirconium tetraiodide; Zirconium iodide (ZrI4); Zirconium iodide, anhydrous; Zirconium(4+) tetraiodide
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Quality Control

Our Zirconium Iodide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials manufacturing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ZrI₄)	≥ 99.0%
Zirconium (Zr) Content	15.2 - 15.4 %
Iodine (I) Content	84.6 - 84.8 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 50 ppm

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