Description

Lithium Niobium Isopropoxide is a metal-organic precursor compound, specifically a mixed-metal alkoxide. This material is critical for the synthesis of advanced ceramic and thin-film materials, particularly lithium niobate (LiNbO₃), which possesses unique electro-optic, piezoelectric, and photorefractive properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, photonics, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-purity precursors for consistent, high-performance end products.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for the production of high-purity lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) powders and gels.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used as a volatile source for depositing lithium niobate thin films on substrates for integrated optics and surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices.
• Advanced Ceramics: Synthesis of ferroelectric and piezoelectric ceramics for sensors, transducers, and non-linear optical components.
• Photonic Materials: Fabrication of optical waveguides, modulators, and frequency doublers for telecommunications and laser systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a starting material in academic and industrial labs for developing new functional materials and coatings.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Potential use as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Niobium Isopropoxide
CAS No.	21864-21-1
Molecular Formula	LiNb(OCH(CH₃)₂)₆ (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lithium Niobium(V) Isopropoxide; Lithium Niobium Isopropoxide Complex; Niobium Lithium Isopropoxide; Lithium Niobium Alkoxide; LiNb(O-i-Pr)₆; Lithium Niobium(V) Triisopropoxide Isopropanol Adduct; Isopropoxyniobium Lithium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Niobium Isopropoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and high purity, critical for reproducible performance in advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch characteristics, including metal content and impurity profiles, are provided to guarantee supply reliability and technical compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized 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. Always handle in a controlled, moisture-free environment such as a glovebox or under a continuous inert gas purge.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li & Nb by ICP-OES)	≥ 99.0% (metals basis)
Solubility (in Toluene/Hexane)	Clear solution
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.