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Sigma-Aldrich

Tantalum(V) fluoride

98%

Synonym(s):

Tantalum pentafluoride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
TaF5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
275.94
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: tantalum

density

4.74 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

F[Ta](F)(F)(F)F

InChI

1S/5FH.Ta/h5*1H;/q;;;;;+5/p-5

InChI key

YRGLXIVYESZPLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-I

General description

Tantalum(V) fluoride is a volatile inorganiccompound widely used as a precursor for atomic layer deposition, to producemetal fluoride thin films and as a catalyst in various organic transformations.

Application

Tantalum(V) fluoride can be used:
  • As a precursor for atomic layer deposition of thin films on the cathode materials of Li-ion batteries.
  • As a dopant to enhance the photochemical activity of hematite by improving charge carrier mobility and reducing recombination of photogenerated holes and electrons.
  • To enhance the photocurrent stability and photoluminescence of WO3 films (used as photoelectrode for photolysis of water).
  • As a catalyst for N-alkylation of arylamines with benzylalcohols.

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Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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