Zirconium (IV) Chloride Powder

ZrCl₄, > 99.5% pure (excluding Hf)

Applications: Zirconium tetrachloride is commonly utilized as a Lewis acid catalyst in many organic synthesis reactions. It is an important source for organometallic complexes of zirconium. It is practiced in many areas like nuclear industry, metal industry, photography, glass, and ceramic industry.

  

Formula                                              ZrCl₄

CAS Number                                      10026-11-6

Synonyms                                           Zirconium Tetrachloride

Molecular Weight                              233.04

Density                                                2.803 gm/cm³

Melting Point                                      331^oC (Subl.)

Color                                                    White

Form                                                    Powder

Available Purities                               99.5% - 99.9%

Zirconium tetrachloride is stable under room temperatures. Strongly hygroscopic and decomposes in water forming ZrOCl₂ and HCl.

(This product is a hazard for shipping: UN2503, CL 8, PG III, corrosive )