Description

Indium Chloride, Hydrous is a versatile inorganic salt primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. Its hygroscopic nature makes it a critical reagent for introducing indium into various chemical matrices under controlled conditions. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Key precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of indium-containing films, such as indium tin oxide (ITO) for transparent conductive oxides.
• Catalysis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating reactions like Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation.
• Electroplating: Used in electrolyte formulations for the electrodeposition of indium and indium alloy coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of specialized organometallic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Fundamental starting material for exploring new indium-based materials, including nanoparticles and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a doping agent to modify the electrical and optical properties of specialty glasses and ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium Chloride, Hydrous
CAS No.	143983-91-9
Molecular Formula	InCl3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	221.18 (anhydrous basis) + xH2O
Synonyms	Indium(III) chloride hydrate; Trichloroindium hydrate; Indium trichloride hydrate; Indium chloride trihydrate; Indium chloride hydrate (InCl3·xH2O); Indium(3+) chloride hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Indium Chloride, Hydrous is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a desiccator is recommended. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Indium content)	≥ 49.0 % (as In)
Purity (InCl3 basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	Conforms to stoichiometry
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Specified per grade
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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