Description

Indium Formate is a specialized metal-organic compound of significant interest in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. This product is valued for its role as a high-purity precursor in the production of indium-containing materials, where precise stoichiometry and low impurity levels are critical. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for innovative applications.

Application

• Precursor for Indium Oxide (In₂O₃) Films: A key starting material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for transparent conductive oxides used in displays and solar cells.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions within academic and industrial research settings.
• Electroplating Baths: Used in the formulation of specialized electroplating solutions for depositing indium and indium alloy coatings with specific functional properties.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a critical reagent in the sol-gel and hydrothermal synthesis of indium-based nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Additive in Glass and Ceramics: Incorporated as a modifying agent to alter the electrical or optical characteristics of specialty glasses and ceramic compositions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a high-purity analytical standard or reagent in quantitative analysis and material characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium Formate
CAS No.	40521-21-9
Molecular Formula	C3H3InO6 or In(CHO2)3
Molecular Weight	291.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Formic acid, indium(3+) salt (3:1); Indium(III) formate; Indium triformate; Tris(formato)indium; Indium formate (In(HCOO)3); Indium(3+) trioxidooxomethane
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Quality Control

Our Indium Formate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and titration methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to humidity. For long-term stability, store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a desiccator. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Indium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (In(CHO2)3)	≥ 98.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 100 ppm
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 500 ppm total

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