Description

Zirconium Formate is a specialized inorganic salt of zirconium and formic acid, known for its utility as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its importance lies in providing a source of zirconium that can decompose cleanly under controlled conditions, making it valuable for creating high-purity ceramic and catalytic materials. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the ceramics, catalyst, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise metal-organic frameworks or thin-film deposition.

Application

• Ceramic Precursor: Used in the sol-gel process to produce high-purity zirconia (ZrO₂) powders and advanced ceramics for structural and electronic components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for preparing zirconium-based heterogeneous catalysts and catalyst supports.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create zirconium oxide films for semiconductors and optical coatings.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Production: Acts as a metal node in the construction of specific zirconium-based MOFs for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in specific polymer and resin systems as a crosslinking or modifying agent to enhance thermal and chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new zirconium chemistry and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Formate
CAS No.	30937-72-5
Molecular Formula	Zr(CHO₂)₄ or C₄H₄O₈Zr
Molecular Weight	303.30 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) formate; Formic acid, zirconium(4+) salt; Zirconium tetraformate; Zirconium formate tetrahydrate (common hydrated form); Zirconium(4+) formate; Zirconium formate basic; Zirconyl formate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Formate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zirconium as ZrO₂)	Min. 35.0%
Purity (by Titration)	Min. 98.0%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	Max. 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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