Description

Indium(III) Perchlorate Hydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt of indium, widely utilized as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its primary commercial value lies in its strong oxidizing properties and solubility, which are critical for controlled chemical reactions in research and manufacturing. This compound is essential for professionals in the electronics, materials science, and chemical research sectors seeking reliable, high-quality indium sources for specialized applications.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as an oxidizing agent and indium source in specialized electroplating baths for depositing indium or indium alloy coatings on various substrates.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for preparing heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts, particularly those used in oxidation and organic synthesis reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the sol-gel synthesis of indium-containing metal oxides, perovskites, and other advanced ceramic or thin-film materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential precursor for the CVD growth of indium oxide (In₂O₃) films, which are important in transparent conductive oxides (TCOs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific analytical techniques and titration methods requiring a soluble indium(III) salt with oxidizing characteristics.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of other indium complexes and coordination compounds for various industrial and research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium(III) Perchlorate Hydrate
CAS No.	314041-16-2
Molecular Formula	In(ClO₄)₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 413.17 g/mol)
Synonyms	Indium Perchlorate Hydrate; Indium(3+) Perchlorate Hydrate; Perchloric Acid, Indium(3+) Salt, Hydrate; Indium Trise(perchlorate) Hydrate; Indium(III) Perchlorate; Indium Perchlorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Indium(III) Perchlorate Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and strong oxidizing nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and segregated from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Indium content)	≥ 99.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05%

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