Description

Barium Fod, Dihydrate is a specialized barium salt of a fluorinated β-diketone ligand, commonly used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating specific chemical reactions and depositing barium-containing thin films. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, specialty chemical, and advanced ceramics sectors seeking high-purity metal-organic precursors.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing barium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material or ligand source in the preparation of specialized catalysts for organic synthesis.
• Advanced Ceramics Production: Acts as a dopant or sintering aid in the fabrication of high-performance ceramic materials with tailored electrical properties.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of other complex fluorinated organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Fod, Dihydrate
CAS No.	36885-31-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Barium 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoro-7,7-dimethyl-4,6-octanedionate dihydrate; Barium(FOD)₂ dihydrate; Barium heptafluorodimethyloctanedionate dihydrate; Barium(III) FOD dihydrate; Barium tris(6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octanedionate) dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Barium Fod, Dihydrate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive applications like thin film deposition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Barium content)	≥ 99.0% (by ICP-OES/Titration)
Water Content (KF)	Corresponds to dihydrate stoichiometry
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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