Description

Sodium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Hexahydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of iridium, a precious metal, widely used as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance in demanding technical and research applications where precise iridium content is paramount. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of catalysis, electrochemistry, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous iridium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electroplating & Electrochemistry: Used in electroplating baths for depositing iridium and iridium oxide coatings, which are vital for electrodes in chlor-alkali processes and dimensionally stable anodes (DSAs).
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard iridium source in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials, including perovskites and other mixed-metal oxides.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the production of conductive pastes, thick-film circuits, and other electronic components requiring precise metal deposition.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures for iridium quantification.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Hexahydrate
CAS No.	16941-25-6
Molecular Formula	Na2[IrCl6]·6H2O
Molecular Weight	559.01 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Sodium Iridium(IV) Chloride Hexahydrate; Sodium Chloroiridate(IV) Hexahydrate; Disodium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Hexahydrate; Iridium Sodium Chloride; Sodium Hexachloroiridate; Na2IrCl6·6H2O
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Hexachloroiridate(IV) Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for iridium content and impurity profiles, critical for reproducible results in catalysis and materials science. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal analysis is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Iridium content)	≥ 34.0% (as Ir)
Purity (by ICP-OES)	≥ 99.9% (metal basis)
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Water Content (KF)	~19.3% (theoretical for hexahydrate)
Insoluble Matter	< 0.1%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Individual < 50 ppm

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