Description

Thallium(I) Sulfate CAS NO 7446-18-6 is a high-purity inorganic salt of thallium, a heavy metal with unique chemical and physical properties. This compound is valued in specialized industrial and research sectors for its distinct electrical and optical characteristics. It serves as a critical precursor in the manufacturing of specialized optical glass, high-density liquids, and niche electronic components, meeting the stringent demands of advanced technology and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Optical Glass Manufacturing: Used as a dopant to produce high-refractive-index glass for specialized lenses and prisms.
• Density Gradient Media: Serves as a component in the preparation of high-density liquids for mineral separation and laboratory analysis.
• Electronics & Semiconductor Research: Employed in the development of specialized photoconductive materials and dopants for semiconductor research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in specific organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in trace metal analysis and spectroscopic methods.
• Pest Control (Historical/Legacy): Historically used in rodenticides and insecticides, though heavily regulated today.
• Research & Development: Fundamental material for studying thallium chemistry, toxicity, and environmental fate in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thallium(I) Sulfate
CAS No.	7446-18-6
Molecular Formula	Tl2SO4
Molecular Weight	504.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Thallous Sulfate; Dithallium Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Dithallium Salt; Thallium Monosulfate; Thallium(1+) Sulfate; UN 1707
EINECS	231-201-3

Quality Control

Our Thallium(I) Sulfate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, heavy metal screening, and identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Tl2SO4)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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