Description

Arsenic Pentafluoride is a highly reactive inorganic compound primarily used as a powerful fluorinating and oxidizing agent in specialized chemical synthesis. Its unique reactivity makes it a critical precursor for the production of advanced materials and electronic components. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the semiconductor, specialty chemical, and fluorine chemistry industries.

Application

• Fluorination Agent: Used as a strong fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and etching processes for producing microelectronic components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the preparation of specialized catalysts and Lewis acid catalysts for polymerization and other reactions.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorine-based chemistry and materials science.
• Dopant Gas: Utilized in the doping of semiconductors to modify their electrical properties.
• Rocket Propellant Component: Investigated for use as an oxidizer in advanced propellant formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arsenic Pentafluoride
CAS No.	7784-36-3
Molecular Formula	AsF5
Molecular Weight	169.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Arsenic(V) fluoride; Pentafluoroarsorane; Arsorane, pentafluoro-; Arsenic fluoride (AsF5); UN 1732
EINECS	232-061-6

Quality Control

Our Arsenic Pentafluoride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and spectroscopic analysis, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated cylinder, protected from light and moisture. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, organic compounds, and reducing agents. Due to its gaseous and highly reactive nature, cylinders must be secured upright and checked regularly for leaks. Keep container valve closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 50 ppm
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 0.1%

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