Niobium Pentachloride

Niobium Pentachloride or Niobium
(V) chloride

Molecular Formula: NbCl

Molecular Weight: 270.17

Purity: 99.9%
or 99.99%

CAS No.: 10026-12-7

UN No.:3260

Transport Hazard Class: 8,Packing Group II

Note: Various concentrations of niobium pentachloride (NbCl₅)
in alcohol solutions are available.

Physical
Properties:

Appearance: Yellow crystalline solid.

Melting Point: 204.7C

Boiling Point: 254C

Density: 2.75 g/cm

Packaging
and Specifications

Available in glass or metal containers.

Standard sizes: 100g, 500g,
1kg.

Custom packaging available upon request.

Storage
Conditions:

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from
fire and heat sources. The storage temperature must be lower than 37C. Packaging
must be completely sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Store separately from
oxidizing agents; avoid mixed storage.

Catalysis

NbCl
serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis to activate olefins.

Chemical
Vapor Deposition (CVD):

NbCl is used in thin films and coatings
for the electronics industry. It serves as a precursor in CVD and ALD
processes, especially in the manufacturing of microprocessors and memory chips.