HfCl

ceramic

· JVASP-116157· HfCl

HfCl (hafnium chloride) is an ionic ceramic compound combining hafnium metal with chlorine, belonging to the refractory halide ceramic family. While primarily known as a chemical precursor for producing hafnium oxide and other hafnium-based ceramics through hydrolysis and thermal processing, HfCl itself sees limited direct structural application due to its hygroscopic nature and reactivity. The material is notable in advanced materials synthesis and thin-film deposition processes where hafnium-based coatings and components are required for extreme-temperature or nuclear applications.

chemical precursor for hafnium ceramicsthin-film deposition processesnuclear fuel cladding (indirect)high-temperature refractory synthesismaterials research and developmentvapor-phase coating production

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	7.247	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	1.023	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.1501	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

HfCl

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental