Description

Indium Fluoride is an inorganic salt of indium and fluorine, primarily valued for its role as a high-purity precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is critical for applications demanding precise stoichiometry and minimal metallic impurities. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, optics, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Thin Film Deposition: A key precursor for Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes to create indium-containing films.
• Optical Coatings & Glass Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of specialty glasses and fluoride-based optical coatings with specific infrared transmission properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or component in catalysts for organic fluorination and other specialized chemical reactions.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated as a component in research and development of fluoride-ion conducting solid electrolytes for next-generation batteries.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity analytical reagent and a fundamental starting material in inorganic synthesis.
• Doping Agent: Used in the production of certain semiconductor materials where controlled introduction of indium is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium Fluoride
CAS No.	7783-52-0
Molecular Formula	InF3
Molecular Weight	171.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium(III) fluoride; Indium trifluoride; Trifluoroindium; Indium fluoride (InF3); Fluorindon (obsolete)
EINECS	232-006-2

Quality Control

Our Indium Fluoride is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent purity specifications, with traceability maintained throughout the process. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. For long-term stability, it is recommended to store the material in a desiccator or under an inert atmosphere. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (InF3)	≥ 99.9%
Assay (In)	≥ 67.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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