Description

Vanadium(III) Chloride is a critical inorganic compound widely utilized as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations and serve as a fundamental building block for vanadium-based materials. This product is essential for industries focused on polymer production, specialty chemicals, and advanced metallurgy, where precise control over catalytic activity and material properties is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: Acts as a key catalyst component in the production of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber and other specialty polymers.
• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used in the synthesis of vanadium nitride (VN) and vanadium carbide (VC) thin films and coatings for wear-resistant and decorative applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions, including chlorination and coupling reactions.
• Manufacturing of Vanadium Compounds: Serves as a starting material for the production of other vanadium salts, oxides, and organovanadium compounds.
• Metallurgy and Alloying Agent: Used in the preparation of vanadium-aluminum master alloys for titanium alloys and specialty steels.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	7718-98-1
Molecular Formula	VCl3
Molecular Weight	157.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium Trichloride; Trichlorovanadium; Vanadium Chloride (VCl3); Vanadic Chloride; Vanadium(3+) Chloride; Vanadium Chloride, Anhydrous
EINECS	231-744-6

Quality Control

Our Vanadium(III) Chloride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics to guarantee consistency and reliability for your industrial processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (VCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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