Indium Chloride Anhydrous, Indium Monochloride, 13465-10-6

Indium Chloride Anhydrous, Indium Monochloride, 13465-10-6

📑  Indium(I) Chloride Anhydrous (InCl)

1. General Information

• CAS No: 13465-10-6

• Chemical Formula: InCl

• Molecular Weight: 150.30 g/mol

• EC Number: 236-658-4

• Packaging Types: Sealed glass ampoules, laboratory jars, inert atmosphere containers

2. Technical Properties

• Form: White to yellow crystalline solid

• Purity: ≥99% (high purity grade)

• Melting Point: ~606 °C

• Boiling Point: ~800 °C (decomposes)

• Solubility: Hydrolyzes in water, soluble in hydrochloric acid

• Stability: Moisture sensitive, decomposes to indium oxide and HCl

3. Detailed Applications

• Precursor for indium-based semiconductors (InP, InAs)

• Used in optoelectronic materials and thin film deposition

• Catalyst in organic synthesis

• Research in advanced materials and nanotechnology

4. Production Method / Sources

• Produced by direct chlorination of indium metal

• Laboratory synthesis via reduction of indium(III) chloride

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes

• REACH registration required for EU trade

• Classified as hazardous under CLP/GHS

7. Other Names

• International: Indium monochloride

• Synonyms: InCl, Indium chloride (I)

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Indium(III) chloride (InCl₃) – more stable, widely used precursor

• Gallium chloride (GaCl₃) – similar semiconductor applications

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registration required

• ISO: Semiconductor material standards

• Import/Export: Controlled due to hazardous classification

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ GHS07 (Irritant)

• Hazards: Corrosive, toxic if ingested or inhaled

• Storage: Airtight, moisture-free containers

• Transport: Classified as hazardous material

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, respirator

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: Sealed ampoules, laboratory jars

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Europe (specialty labs)

• Brands: Sigma-Aldrich, Alfa Aesar, American Elements

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity: ≥99%

• Form: Crystalline solid

• Tests: ICP-MS for trace metals, XRD for crystal structure, titration for chloride content

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Toxic to aquatic life

• Requires special disposal procedures

• Recycling possible via recovery of indium from electronic waste

14. Visual Support

• GHS pictograms (Irritant)

• Packaging visuals (sealed ampoules)

• Sector suitability table