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Indium Trichloride (IndiTri®)
Indium Corporation’s IndiTri® comes in powder and solution forms to meet a variety of application needs. It contains features white, flake-shaped particles that dissolve easily in water and mineral acids. This compound serves as a key starting material for producing other inorganic and organic indium compounds. IndiTri® is used in alkaline batteries to improve performance and reduce outgassing, as well as in quantum dot production and catalysis.
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- High Purity 4N (99.99%) Up to 5N (99.999%)
- Two Types: Standard (Type A) and High Density (Type H)
- Available as an Anhydrous Powder or a Solution
Product Overview
IndiTri® offers specialized forms of indium tri-chloride for diverse applications. Type A features a snowflake-like structure for enhanced chemical reactivity, while Type H provides high density and stability, ideal for precise synthesis and battery performance.
| Property | Indium Tri-Chloride Type A | Indium Tri-Chloride Type H |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name | IndiTri® Type A | IndiTri® Type H |
| Structure/Description | Snowflake-like, flake-shaped particles with lower apparent density | High-density, glassy, lustrous, irregular-shaped particles |
| Best Suited For | Chemical synthesis, high surface area-to-volume ratio | Dense/stable form for reaction kinetics, indium-metalorganic synthesis |
| Applications | High surface area reactions | MOCVD processes, additive in alkaline batteries |
| Particle Shape/Appearance | Flake-shaped | Irregular-shaped, glassy and lustrous |
| Solubility | 66.11g/100g of solution @ 22°C | 66.11g/100g of solution @ 22°C |
| Specific Gravity (solid) | 3.46g/cc | 3.46g/cc |
| Specific Gravity (saturated solution) | 1.97g/cc | 1.97g/cc |
| Apparent Density | 0.25–0.4g/cc | 0.25–0.4g/cc |
| Melting Point | 586°C (sublimes at 300°C) | 586°C (sublimes at 300°C) |
| Boiling Point | Volatilizes at 600°C | Volatilizes at 600°C |
| Coordination Number | 6 | 6 |
Indium Trichloride Type A
IndiTri® Type A showcases a delicate, snowflake-like structure with a lower apparent density than Type H indium trichloride. Type A is well-suited for chemical synthesis, offering a more reactive surface area. Its fine, flake-shaped particles are perfect for applications that demand a high surface area to volume ratio.
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IndiTri® Type H is known for its high-density, glassy, and lustrous characteristics. It is ideal for applications requiring a dense and stable form of InCl3 to closely manage reaction kinetics. This variant is commonly employed in synthesizing indium-metalorganic compounds like tri-methyl-indium (TMI), which are pivotal in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) processes. It also serves as a beneficial additive in alkaline batteries, enhancing performance and reducing outgassing.
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Product Data Sheets
Indium Trichloride 4 Mole Hydrated Crystal PDS 98710 (A4) R2.pdf
Indium Trichloride 4 Mole Hydrated Crystal PDS 98710 R2.pdf
IndiTri® (Indium Trichloride) 5N Anhydrous PDS 99193 (A4) R1.pdf
IndiTri® (Indium Trichloride) 5N Anhydrous PDS 99193 R1.pdf
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