Description

Thorium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of thorium. This material is critical for advanced materials synthesis and research applications requiring a highly volatile and thermally stable thorium precursor. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and materials science for the development of specialized coatings and nuclear fuel cycle studies.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursor: Used as a volatile source material for depositing thorium-containing thin films and coatings.
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for the controlled, layer-by-layer growth of thorium oxide or other thorium-based films in microelectronics and nanotechnology.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for catalytic and separation studies.
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle Studies: Utilized in laboratory-scale research related to thorium fuel reprocessing and separation chemistry.
• Spectroscopic Analysis: Acts as a standard or reagent in analytical techniques for thorium detection and quantification.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material for preparing catalysts for specific organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thorium Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	18865-75-3
Molecular Formula	C15H3F18O6Th
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Thorium(IV) hexafluoroacetylacetonate; Thorium tetrakis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Th(tfacac)4; Thorium(4+) tetrakis(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoropentane-2,4-dionate); Thorium β-diketonate; Thorium HFA; 1,1,1,5,5,5-Hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedione thorium(IV) derivative; Thorium(IV) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise customer requirements. Each batch is characterized to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols suitable for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (Th content by ICP-OES)	> 99.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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