Indium Chloride Anhydrous, Indium Trichloride, 10025-82-8

Indium Chloride Anhydrous, Indium Trichloride, 10025-82-8

📑 Indium(III) Chloride Anhydrous (InCl₃)

1. General Information

• CAS No: 10025-82-8

• Chemical Formula: InCl₃

• Molecular Weight: 221.18 g/mol

• EC Number: 233-043-0

• Packaging Types: Sealed glass bottles, ampoules, laboratory jars

2. Technical Properties

• Form: White to yellow crystalline solid

• Purity: ≥99% (high purity grade)

• Melting Point: ~586 °C

• Boiling Point: ~800 °C (decomposes)

• Solubility: Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid, hygroscopic

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

3. Detailed Applications

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

• Optoelectronic materials and thin film deposition

• Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis

• Advanced materials and nanotechnology research

4. Production Method / Sources

• Direct chlorination of indium metal

• Dissolution of indium oxide in hydrochloric acid

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes

• REACH registration required for EU trade

• Classified as hazardous under CLP/GHS

7. Other Names

• International: Indium trichloride

• Synonyms: InCl₃, Indium chloride (III)

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Indium(I) chloride (InCl) – less stable, specialized applications

• 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: Toxic if ingested or inhaled, corrosive to skin and eyes

• 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 (ampoules, jars)

• Sector suitability table