Description

Lithium Tetrachlorogallate is an inorganic salt of gallium, recognized by the CAS registry number 15955-98-3. This compound serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis, offering a high-purity source of gallium for specialized chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of semiconductor fabrication, specialty glass production, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

Application

• Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of gallium-containing thin films for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a doping agent to modify the refractive index, thermal stability, and electrical properties of advanced glass and ceramic materials.
• Catalysis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis reactions, including polymerization and Friedel-Crafts alkylation.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new gallium-based compounds, materials, and chemical pathways.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in specialized electrochemical systems and advanced battery technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tetrachlorogallate
CAS No.	15955-98-3
Molecular Formula	GaCl4Li
Molecular Weight	239.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium gallium chloride; Lithium gallium tetrachloride; Gallium lithium chloride; Lithium tetrachlorogallate(III); Tetrachlorogallate(1-) lithium; Lithium chlorogallate; GaCl4Li
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tetrachlorogallate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through a comprehensive analytical protocol, which may include techniques such as titration, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with each shipment to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere, such as argon or nitrogen, to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GaCl4Li)	≥ 98.0 %
Gallium (Ga) Content	Contact for details
Lithium (Li) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Heavy metals, alkali/alkaline earth metals as per customer requirement
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5 %

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