Description

Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) is an inorganic coordination compound of iridium, a precious metal, with the CAS number 16940-92-4. This high-purity salt is a critical precursor for synthesizing iridium-based catalysts and materials, prized for its consistent composition and solubility. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and advanced materials development who require a reliable source of iridium.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous iridium catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Research: Used in the development of electrodes and coatings for applications in water electrolysis, fuel cells, and sensors.
• Thin Film Deposition: Serves as a precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) or Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to create iridium or iridium oxide thin films for electronic and optical devices.
• Reference Material: Employed as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies due to its well-defined structure.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used to prepare other iridium complexes and organometallic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Materials Science: Investigated for use in the creation of novel magnetic materials, superconductors, and other functional inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV)
CAS No.	16940-92-4
Molecular Formula	(NH4)2[IrCl6]
Molecular Weight	481.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(4+); Diammonium Hexachloroiridate; Ammonium Chloroiridate; Ammonium Iridium(IV) Chloride; (NH4)2IrCl6; Iridium(IV) Ammonium Chloride; Ammonium Hexachloroiridate
EINECS	241-010-9

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Hexachloroiridate(IV) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and titration methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as (NH4)2IrCl6)	≥ 99.0%
Iridium (Ir) Content	≥ 39.8%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, complete solution
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

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