Description

Niobium(V) Fluoride is a high-purity inorganic fluoride compound essential for advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes. This material serves as a critical precursor for depositing niobium-containing films and synthesizing complex fluoride glasses with unique optical properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, optics, and specialty chemical sectors requiring precise and reliable fluorination agents.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A key precursor for depositing niobium nitride (NbN) or niobium oxide (Nb2O5) thin films in semiconductor and superconductor manufacturing.
• Optical Glass Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of heavy metal fluoride glasses (HMFG) and other specialty optical materials for infrared transmission applications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a fluorination agent or a component in catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical reactions.
• Ceramic & Coating Production: Employed in the preparation of niobium-based ceramic powders and surface treatment coatings to enhance material properties.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a high-purity starting material for academic and industrial research in inorganic and solid-state chemistry.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in specific fluorination processes to modify the surface characteristics of metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium(V) Fluoride
CAS No.	7783-68-8
Molecular Formula	NbF5
Molecular Weight	187.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium Pentafluoride; Niobium Fluoride; Columbium Pentafluoride; Columbium(V) Fluoride; NbF5; Pentafluoroniobium; Niobium(5+) pentafluoride
EINECS	232-022-3

Quality Control

Our Niobium(V) Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NbF5)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Nb)	≥ 49.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%

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