Boron Trichloride
Overview
Used in semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries, as well as high-performance boron fibers for aircraft parts and sporting equipment.
Product Information
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Brand Name |
Trona® Boron Trichloride |
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Chemical Name |
Boron Trichloride |
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Manufacture Location |
Henderson, Nevada USA |
| Formula | BCl3 |
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Molecular Weight |
117.17 |
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CAS Number |
10294-34-5 |
| Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid or gas, fumes in air |
Typical Chemical Analysis
| Element | Standard |
High Purity |
Ultra Purity* |
|
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Boron Trichloride (BCl3) |
% weight |
99.9% | 99.99% | 99.999% |
|
Phosgene (COCl2) |
ppm | <300 | <10 | <1 |
|
Silicon (Si) |
ppm | <10 | <5 | <1 |
| Chlorine | ppm | <2 | <1 | <0.5 |
Other Properties
| Property | Value |
| Density (liquid) at 12.5° C | 1.346 g/cc |
| Density (vapor) at 12.6° C | 5.00 g/l |
| Boiling Point at 760 torr | 12.5° C |
| Melting Point | -107° C |
Packaging
Boron Trichloride is packaged in 100-pound net (DOT 4BW–400) and 1200-pound net (DOT 4BW-240) steel cylinders. Cylinders are strapped (metal) to wooden pallets prior to shipment. The 1200-pound cylinders are equipped with separate valves for liquid and/or gas dispensing. Labeled as DOT Hazard class – 2.3 (poison gas), 8, UN 1741 –
Poison Inhalation Hazard Zone C. Customer cylinders of varying sizes may be filled upon request.