Description

Vanadium Pentafluoride is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used as a potent fluorinating agent and catalyst precursor. Its strong oxidizing properties and high volatility make it a critical specialty chemical for advanced material synthesis and high-purity applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, chemical synthesis, and specialty glass industries seeking precise and aggressive fluorination capabilities.

Application

• Fluorination Agent: Used in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a precursor for depositing vanadium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating manufacturing.
• Catalyst Production: Acts as a key starting material for synthesizing vanadium-based catalysts used in oxidation and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Employed in the production of fluoride glasses and specialty ceramics with unique optical or thermal properties.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in uranium enrichment processes and other nuclear fuel cycle applications.
• Laboratory Research: Utilized as a strong Lewis acid and oxidizing agent in exploratory chemistry and material science research.
• Battery Material Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation cathode materials for lithium-ion and other advanced battery systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vanadium Pentafluoride
CAS No.	7783-72-4
Molecular Formula	VF5
Molecular Weight	145.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium(V) fluoride; Pentafluorovanadium; Vanadium fluoride (VF5); Vanadic fluoride
EINECS	232-019-5

Quality Control

Our Vanadium Pentafluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, strong bases, and reducing agents. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) and handled with appropriate precautions to prevent moisture ingress and pressure build-up.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / gas
Assay (VF5)	≥ 99.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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