Description

Lithium Tantalum Isopropoxide is a highly specialized metal-organic compound used as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to deliver precise stoichiometry of lithium and tantalum in thin film deposition processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, photonics, and ceramics industries for developing high-performance functional materials.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for the synthesis of lithium tantalate (LiTaO3) powders and gels, used in piezoelectric and electro-optic applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile source for depositing high-purity lithium tantalate thin films on substrates for integrated optics and surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used in the production of fine ceramic powders for capacitors and other electronic components requiring specific dielectric properties.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for developing new ferroelectric, pyroelectric, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nano-material Synthesis: Facilitates the controlled growth of lithium tantalate nanostructures, such as nanowires and nanoparticles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tantalum Isopropoxide
CAS No.	21864-24-4
Molecular Formula	C12H28LiO4Ta
Molecular Weight	398.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Tantalum(V) Isopropoxide; Tantalum Lithium Isopropoxide; Lithium Tantalum Tetraisopropoxide; Tantalum Lithium Alkoxide; Isopropoxy Tantalum Lithium; LiTa(OiPr)4; Lithium Tantalate Isopropoxide Precursor; Tantalum Isopropoxide Lithium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tantalum Isopropoxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications like thin film deposition. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis (ICP-OES). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Handle and dispense only in a controlled, moisture-free environment such as a glovebox or under a dry inert gas purge to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ta content)	≥ 99.9% (metals basis)
Lithium (Li) Content	Specified range
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	< 100 ppm total
Solvent Residue (GC)	Contact for details

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