Chinese name: Tantalum pentachloride

English name：Tantalum chloride

CAS  No.：7721-01-9

molecular formula:TaCl5

molecular weight：358.21

Boiling Point：242℃

melting point：221-235℃

appearance
White crystal or powder; colorless or light yellow liquid

solubility
Soluble in anhydrous alcohol, sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide.

trait
The chemical properties are not very stable, and hydrogen chloride gas is hydrolyzed in water or in air, and a tantalum pentoxide hydrate precipitate is formed.

application
Used as a chlorinating agent, chemical intermediate and preparation of tantalum for organic compounds.