Description

Indium(III) Tetrafluoroborate is an inorganic salt of indium, primarily used as a soluble source of indium(III) ions. This compound is critical in advanced material synthesis and electroplating processes where precise control over indium deposition is required. It serves as a key precursor for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical coating industries.

Application

• Electroplating & Electrodeposition: A primary source of indium ions for the electroplating of indium and indium alloy coatings onto various substrates, including semiconductors and connectors.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of compound semiconductors (e.g., III-V materials) and as a dopant source in specific thin-film deposition processes.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for preparing indium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in materials science, particularly for developing new indium-containing compounds and nanomaterials.
• Specialty Chemical Production: An intermediate in the synthesis of other indium salts and organometallic compounds with specific industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium(III) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	27765-48-6
Molecular Formula	In(BF4)3
Molecular Weight	371.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium Tetrafluoroborate; Indium Trifluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Indium Salt; Indium(III) Fluoroborate; Indium Boron Fluoride; Indium(3+) Tetrafluoroborate(1-); Indium(3+) Tetrahydrofluoroborate(1-); Indium(3+) Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Indium(III) Tetrafluoroborate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced manufacturing and research. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and handling procedures for chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (In content)	≥ 30.0 % (w/w)
Purity (In(BF4)3)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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