Description

Iodine Heptafluoride (IF₇) is a powerful fluorinating agent and one of the few known heptafluorides. This highly reactive gaseous compound is valued for its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into other molecules, a critical step in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized in research and development laboratories and industrial processes within the semiconductor, nuclear fuel processing, and fluorine chemistry sectors. Iodine Heptafluoride CAS NO 16921-96-3 is essential for applications demanding a strong, yet controllable, source of fluorine.

Application

• Fluorination Reactions: Acts as a potent fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic synthesis to produce fluorinated compounds.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in plasma etching and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for silicon and other materials.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed in the processing and separation of uranium isotopes (e.g., UF₆ production).
• Rocket Propellant Research: Investigated as a high-energy oxidizer in advanced propulsion systems.
• Laser Gas Mixtures: A component in specialty excimer lasers for specific wavelengths.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodine Heptafluoride
CAS No.	16921-96-3
Molecular Formula	IF₇
Molecular Weight	259.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Iodine(VII) fluoride; Heptafluoro-λ⁷-iodane; Iodine fluoride (IF7); Iodic fluoride; Perfluoroiodoheptane (historical); UN 2545 (Transport)
EINECS	240-968-3

Quality Control

Our Iodine Heptafluoride is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming key specifications such as assay purity and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industrial safety and quality management standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as water, organic compounds, and strong reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, cylinders must be secured and stored upright. Handle and store only in equipment compatible with aggressive fluorinating agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Acidic Impurities (as HF)	≤ 0.5%

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