1.Appearance and description：

Zirconium tetrachloride is white shiny crystal or powder,  it is highly deliquescent.

Name: zirconium tetrachloride

Cas No.:10026-11-6

Chemical formula: Zrcl4 

Molecular Weight: 233.20

Density:  Relative density (water=1) 2.80

Vapor Pressure:   0.13kPa(190℃)

Melting : ＞ 300℃

Boiling point:  331℃/ sublimation

Product properties：

Solubility: Be soluble in water, ethanol, diethyl ether,  insoluble in benzene, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide.
Zirconium tetrachloride will be smoke in the damp air，it will be Strong hydrolysis  when wet，hydrolysis is not completely, the hydrolyzate is zirconium oxychloride:
ZrCl4+H2O─→ZrOCl2+2HCl

 

Industrial standard

ZrCl4  ＞98.5

Zr ＞ 38.5

 

Neuclear grade

ZrCl4 ＞99%

Zr ＞ 38.7

 

Application：
Be used as analytical reagent, organic synthesis catalyst, waterproofing agent, tanning agent, also it is material for producing metal zirconium in the industry. As a good catalysts for medicine synthesis.

 

Packaging：
Outer packing: plastic barrel; the inner packing adopt polyethylene plastic film bag, net weight 25KG,50KG,100KG OR 200KG/barrel.

 

Handling: Do not allow water to get into the container because of violent reaction. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Do not allow contact with water. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Corrosives area. Water free area. Store protected from moisture.

 

Production output 300MT/month