Description

Iridium Hexafluoride is a highly reactive and volatile inorganic compound of significant industrial and research interest. Its primary value lies in its role as a potent fluorinating agent and a critical precursor in the synthesis of other iridium compounds and advanced materials. This specialized chemical is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the semiconductor, catalysis, and advanced materials sectors seeking high-purity inorganic reagents.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): As a volatile precursor for depositing ultra-thin iridium or iridium-containing films in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced coatings.
• Specialized Fluorination Reactions: Employed as a powerful fluorinating agent in the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing iridium-based catalysts used in specialized organic transformations and electrochemical applications.
• Advanced Materials Synthesis: Used in the production of high-performance ceramics and other inorganic materials requiring iridium incorporation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a standard or reagent in specific spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
• Nuclear Industry Research: Investigated for potential applications in nuclear fuel cycle processes due to iridium's properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iridium Hexafluoride
CAS No.	7783-75-7
Molecular Formula	IrF6
Molecular Weight	306.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Iridium(VI) fluoride; Iridium fluoride (IrF6); Hexafluoroiridium; Iridium hexafluoride gas (when applicable)
EINECS	232-024-8

Quality Control

Our Iridium Hexafluoride is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and FTIR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, passivated container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for oxidizers and corrosive materials. Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use. Keep away from moisture, strong bases, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystalline solid / gas (conditions dependent)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (IrF6)	≥ 99.5%
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.9%
Major Metallic Impurities	≤ 100 ppm total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm

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