Description

Lithium Tantalum Ethoxide is a highly specialized metal-organic compound, also known as lithium tantalate ethoxide, primarily used as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to deliver precise stoichiometry of lithium and tantalum in the production of high-performance ceramics and thin films. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, photonics, and specialty ceramics industries seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for the synthesis of lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) powders and thin films via sol-gel routes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile source for depositing high-purity lithium tantalate coatings for optical waveguides and piezoelectric devices.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used in the fabrication of ferroelectric, pyroelectric, and nonlinear optical ceramic components.
• Electro-Optic Materials: Fundamental in research and production of materials for modulators, Q-switches, and other photonic applications.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst precursor or support material in select organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Fabrication: Employed in the bottom-up synthesis of nanostructured lithium tantalate for sensors and energy harvesting devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tantalum Ethoxide
CAS No.	127503-04-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lithium Tantalate Ethoxide; Tantalum Lithium Ethoxide; Ethoxytantalum Lithium; Lithium Ethoxy Tantalum; LiTa(OEt)6; Lithium Hexaethoxytantalate; Tantalum Ethoxide Lithium Salt; Lithium Tantalum(IV) Ethoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tantalum Ethoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters such as metal content, impurity profiles, and solvent residues is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. All handling should be performed in a controlled, moisture-free environment such as a glovebox or under a continuous inert gas purge to prevent decomposition and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiTa content)	≥ 99.9% (metals basis)
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5% w/w
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	As per customer requirement

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