Iridium Tetrachloride

CAS No.:	10025-97-5
Linear Formula:	IrCl4
Appearance:	Powder, Glassy Amorphous or Solution
Purity:	99% - 99.999%

 

✅ Product Description
Iridium Tetrachloride (IrCl₄) is a high-purity iridium-based compound available in solid and liquid forms, including crystalline powder, amorphous glassy solid, or aqueous solution. With its intense coloration and strong oxidizing properties, IrCl₄ is widely used in advanced materials research, homogeneous catalysis, and as a precursor in iridium-based catalyst systems.

Its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, combined with high purity (up to 99.999%), makes it suitable for critical applications in electronics, fuel cells, and high-performance chemical synthesis. Available in customized formulations and concentrations, Iridium Tetrachloride offers superior versatility across research and industrial use.

 

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🔹 Features & Properties

✔ Available as powder, glassy amorphous solid, or liquid

✔ High purity options up to 99.999%

✔ Strong oxidizer; effective in high-energy and catalytic applications

✔ Excellent solubility in water and hydrochloric acid

✔ Versatile precursor for synthesis of complex iridium compounds

 

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🚀 Applications & Related Industries

✅ Catalysis: Precursor for iridium catalysts in hydrogenation and hydrosilylation

✅ Fuel Cells & Electrochemistry: Iridium-based coatings and electrode preparation

✅ Semiconductors: Used in thin-film deposition and vapor-phase processes

✅ Research: Coordination chemistry, organometallic compound synthesis

✅ Noble Metal Recovery: Refining and recycling processes for platinum group metals

 

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📖 Synonyms

Iridium(IV) Chloride

IrCl₄

Tetrachloroiridate(IV)

Iridium Chloride

 

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⚠ Health & Safety Information

⚠ Toxic and corrosive; avoid inhalation and skin contact

⚠ Store under inert atmosphere or tightly sealed containers

⚠ Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling

⚠ Dispose in accordance with local hazardous material regulations

 

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🏭 Production Method & Equipment
Iridium Tetrachloride is synthesized through the chlorination of iridium metal or iridium oxides at elevated temperatures in a controlled environment. The process is followed by purification and controlled crystallization or concentration to achieve the desired phase and purity.

 

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📐 Size & Customization

Available Forms:
• Fine crystalline powder
• Glassy amorphous solid
• Concentrated aqueous solution

Customization:
• Tailored molarity or concentration for solutions
• Controlled particle sizes for powder forms
• Special packaging under inert atmosphere

 

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📋 Certifications & Quality Assurance

Conforms to ASTM, JIS, GB, EN, and BS standards, as applicable

Supplied with COA, MSDS, and full traceability

Produced under strict ISO 9001 certified manufacturing processes

 

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⏱ Lead Time & MOQ

Lead Time: 5–15 working days depending on form and volume

MOQ: 10g for research use, scalable for industrial orders

 

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💬 FAQs

Q1: Is Iridium Tetrachloride soluble in water?
A1: Yes, IrCl₄ is soluble in water and hydrochloric acid, forming complex ions in solution.

Q2: Can you supply IrCl₄ in liquid form?
A2: Yes, we offer stable aqueous solutions at specified concentrations upon request.

Q3: What's the best storage condition?
A3: Store in sealed containers, preferably under argon or nitrogen atmosphere, away from moisture.

 

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🧭 How to Choose the Product

Select powder form for solid-state synthesis or thermal processing

Use solution form for catalytic and electrochemical applications

Choose ultra-high-purity (99.999%) grade for semiconductor or lab-grade synthesis

 

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📏 Product Standards

Conforms to ASTM, JIS, GB, EN, BS and other relevant standards

Available in custom specs for academic, government, or industrial projects

 

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🧪 Production & Quality Control

Purity verified via ICP-MS, XRF, and titration

Phase confirmed through XRD and visual inspection

Quality control follows strict cleanroom-grade procedures

 

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📦 Shipping & Delivery Information

Packaging: Amber glass bottles, vacuum-sealed foil, or HDPE containers

Transport: Shipped under UN regulations for hazardous materials, globally supported

Labeling: Full hazard, handling, and compliance labeling as per destination

 

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🌱 Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Recoverable through precious metal recycling programs

Low environmental release under controlled industrial usage

Manufacturing meets sustainability compliance guidelines

 

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🧼 Maintenance & Care Instructions

Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use

Store in cool, dry, and inert environments

Avoid exposure to light, humidity, and heat sources

 

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🧩 Differentiation Between Products
Iridium Tetrachloride stands out due to its multiple form availability (powder, amorphous, solution), high purity levels, and its ability to function as both a raw material and a reactive catalyst precursor in advanced technologies.

 

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📩 Contact Us
For pricing, custom synthesis options, or bulk orders of Iridium Tetrachloride, our team is ready to assist you with technical support and logistical solutions.

 

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Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	IrCl4
MDL Number	MFCD00150243
EC No.	233-048-8
Beilstein/Reaxys No.	N/A
Pubchem CID	16212119
IUPAC Name	tetrachloroiridium
SMILES	[Ir+4].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-]
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/4ClH.Ir/h4*1H;/q;;;;+4/p-4
InchI Key	CALMYRPSSNRCFD-UHFFFAOYSA-J

Iridium Tetrachloride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula	Cl4Ir
Molecular Weight	334.03
Appearance	powder, glassy amorphous
Melting Point	decomposes
Exact Mass	334.835
Monoisotopic Mass	332.838

Iridium Tetrachloride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Codes	Xn
Precautionary Statements	P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Codes	22-36/37/38
Safety Statements	26-36/37
RTECS Number	NO3610000
Transport Information	NONH
WGK Germany	3
GHS Pictograms	GHS07 Exclamation Point

 

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