Description

Iridium Oxide Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial and research importance. Its unique electrochemical and catalytic properties make it a critical material for advanced energy and electronic applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electrochemical, sensor, and catalyst development sectors seeking reliable, high-performance materials.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of catalysts for oxygen evolution reactions (OER) in proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolyzers and fuel cells.
• Electrode Coating Material: Applied in neural stimulation and recording electrodes, pH sensors, and other biomedical sensing devices due to its high charge injection capacity and stability.
• Electrochromic Devices: Serves as an active material in smart windows and displays, where it changes color in response to an applied electrical potential.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and materials science research.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in advanced battery systems and supercapacitors.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used as a target or precursor material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for functional coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iridium Oxide Hydrate
CAS No.	277319-00-3
Molecular Formula	IrO2·xH2O
Molecular Weight	224.22 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Iridium(IV) Oxide Hydrate; Hydrated Iridium Dioxide; Iridium Oxide Hydroxide; Iridium Black (hydrated form); IrO2 Hydrate; Anodic Iridium Oxide Film (AIROF) precursor; Electrodeposited Iridium Oxide (EIROF) precursor; Oxoiranium Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iridium Oxide Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Ir)	≥ 70.0%
Assay (as IrO2)	≥ 85.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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