Niobium(V) fluoride, 99%

Description

CAS: 7783-68-8 | F5Nb | 187.90 g/mol

Niobium(V) fluoride is used as a starting material to prepare other niobium compounds. It acts as an intermediate during the recovery of niobium metal.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7783-68-8
• Molecular Formula: F5Nb
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 187.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00011129
• InChI Key: AOLPZAHRYHXPLR-UHFFFAOYSA-I
• Synonym: Niobium pentafluoride
• IUPAC Name: niobium(5+) pentafluoride
• SMILES: [F-].[F-].[F-].[F-].[F-].[Nb+5]

• Boiling Point: ∼230°C
• Melting Point: 80°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,6558
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes in water,alcohol,and caustic solutions; Sparingly soluble in CS₂,chloroform; Forms complexes with Lewis basesSlightly soluble in carbon disulfide and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 187.91
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 3.92 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Niobium (V) fluoride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302+H312+H332-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302-H312-H332 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	232-020-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only