Name | zirconium tetrachloride |
Synonyms | ZrCl4 tetrachlorozirconium tetra-zirconiumchlorid zirconium tetrachloride (T-4)-Zirconiumchloride Zircomiun tetrachloride Zirconium(4+) tetrachloride (beta-4)-zirconiumchloride(zrcl4 |
CAS | 10026-11-6 |
EINECS | 233-058-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/4ClH.2Zr/h4*1H;;/q;;;;2*+2/p-4 |
Molecular Formula | Cl4Zr |
Molar Mass | 233.04 |
Density | 2.8g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 437 °C |
Boling Point | 331°C |
Water Solubility | Reacts with water. |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether, hydrochloric acid. |
Vapor Presure | 1 mm Hg ( 190 °C) |
Appearance | powder |
Specific Gravity | 2.803 |
Color | White |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3 |
Merck | 14,10174 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting Point: 437 density: 2.803 |
Use | Used to make metal zirconium, pigment, textile waterproofing agent, leather tanning agent, etc |
Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive |
Risk Codes | R14 - Reacts violently with water R22 - Harmful if swallowed R34 - Causes burns R35 - Causes severe burns |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S8 - Keep container dry. |
UN IDs | UN 2503 8/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | ZH7175000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 19 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2827 39 85 |
Hazard Class | 8 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 665, 1688 orally (Zhilova, Kasparov) |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
appearance and properties | zirconium tetrachloride, alias Zirconium chloride, appearance and properties are white, shiny crystals or powders. Zirconium tetrachloride, a zirconium compound, is a precursor of many zirconium salts. |
Structure | is different from titanium tetrachloride, in the solid ZrCl4, there is an octahedral coordination structure with a chlorine bridge connected to the zirconium atom. This explains the large differences in their melting points. This structure is also present in hfcl4. When the treatment is carried out using a Lewis base, the chlorine bridge in the Zr-Cl-Zr form is broken, thereby decomposing the polymer. For example, zirconium tetrachloride can undergo a chlorine displacement reaction with a hydroxyl-containing ligand, and can react with water to produce zrocl2. |
Use | zirconium tetrachloride is a weak Lewis acid, it can form adducts ZrCl4 · PCl5 and ZrCl4 · 2 PCl5 with phosphorus pentachloride, or form hexachlorozirconate with alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorides. In addition, it can also take part instead of aluminum trichloride in the Friedel-Crafts reaction and the Diels-Alder reaction. zirconium tetrachloride is the most important precursor for chemical vapor deposition of zirconium dioxide and zirconium diboride. It is also used as a textile waterproofing agent, leather tanning agent, analytical reagent. used in the preparation of metal zirconium, pigment, textile waterproofing agent, leather tanning agent, etc. used in the preparation of metal zirconium, 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 magnesium purification agent, with the effect of removing iron and silicon. used in the preparation of metal zirconium, pigments, textile waterproofing agents, leather tanning agents and Analytical reagents. |
preparation | zirconium tetrachloride can be prepared by reacting chlorine with zirconium carbide (or a mixture of zirconium dioxide and carbon), then purified by sublimation method. |
production method | zirconium dioxide and calcined carbon black are weighed according to the stoichiometric molar ratio, mixed evenly and then put into a porcelain boat. The porcelain boat was placed in a porcelain tube and calcined by heating to 500 °c in a stream of chlorine gas. The product was collected using a trap at room temperature. Considering the sublimation of zirconium tetrachloride at 331 ° C., it can be re-sublimated in a 300-350 ° C. Tube in a hydrogen stream to remove oxides and ferric trichloride from Zirconium chloride. |
category | corrosive article |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 1688 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 489 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | The pore forming agent is flammable in case of H; Toxic hydrogen cyanide gas is emitted in case of cyanide; toxic chloride and zirconium-containing fumes generated by heat |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from oxidant, cyanide, H pore forming agent and alkali. |
fire extinguishing agent | sand, water mist, foam |
Occupational Standard | TLV-TWA 5 mg (zirconium)/m3; Tel 10 mg (zirconium)/M3 |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |