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Tantalum (V) Chloride

(Tantalum Pentachloride)

 

Applications: Tantalum Pentachloride (TaCl5) is used as a chlorinating agent for organic compounds and as a starting material in tantalum chemistry. It hydrolyzes to form Tantalum (V) Oxychloride (TaClO3) and eventually Tantalum pentachloride (Ta2O5).

 

  Formula                                 TaCl5

  CAS Number                         7721-01-9

   Molecular Weight               358.20 gm/mol

   Formula Weight                  358.21

   Purity                                    99 – 99.99% pure (metal basis)

   Color                                    White – yellow color

   Form                                    Crystalline powder (best if stored under Argon)

   Sensitivity                            Moisture sensitive

   Density                                 3.68 gm/cm3

   Melting Point                       216oC

   Boiling Point                        242oC

   Solubility                              Soluble in water (reacts), ethanol, ether

   

This product is a Hazard for shipping:     UN 3260, CL 8, PG II

                                                            (Corrosive solid, Acidic, Inorganic N.O.S) 

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