Zirconium Chloride (ZrCl4)-Powder

Characteristic




Zirconium(IV) chloride, also known as zirconium tetrachloride, (ZrCl4) is an inorganic compound frequently used as a precursor to other compounds of zirconium.




Chemical formula：ZrCl4

Molar mass：233.04 g/mol

Appearance：white crystals   hygroscopic

Density：2.80 g/cm3

Melting point：437 °C (819 °F; 710 K) (triple point)

Boiling point：331 °C (628 °F; 604 K) (sublimes)

Solubility in water：hydrolysis

Solubility：concentrated HCl (with reaction)

Crystal structure：Monoclinic, mP10




Application




Used for making zirconium metal, pigment, textile waterproofing agent, leather tanning agent, etc

For the preparation of zirconium compounds and organometallic organic compounds, can be used as solvent and remelting metal magnesium purifier, with the effect of removing iron and silicon.