Product Data Sheet
Indium Acetate
In(CH3COO)3
Introduction
Indium Acetate is a white powder. It is freely soluble
in mineral acid and acetic acid, and exhibits an acetic
smell. Its particles are needle-shaped and decomposes
to indium oxide upon heating. It is available in a standard
powder form.
Properties
Chemical Formula
Molecular Weight
General Description
In(CH3COO)3
291.94
White powder with characteristic
acetic odor having a needle-like
crystalline morphology
Uses
• Reduction of outgassing and
efficiency improvement in alkaline
batteries when battery is under
electrical load.
• Chemical synthesis.
Purity Grades Available
4N (99.99%), 5N (99.999%)
Solubility
Freely soluble in mineral acids and
acetic acid; slightly soluble in water.
Theoretical Indium Percentage 39.3
Minimum Indium Percentage 40.5
Nominal Indium Percentage 44.0 +/- 3.5
Tap Density
<1
Note: Because the indium acetate produced is basic acetate, it
will contain slightly more indium as metal than theoretical.
Standard Packaging Powder
Quantity*
1.25kg
0.33kg
Container
3.8 liter plastic
1 liter plastic
*All package sizes contain suitable dessicant. Packaging
in other sizes or in glass may be available upon request.
Storage and Shelf Life
Indium Acetate should be stored at room temperature and
the container kept tightly sealed. Indium Acetate has a shelf
life of 6 months.
Material Safety Data Sheets
The MSDS for this product can be found online at
http://www.indium.com/techlibrary/msds.php
This product data sheet is provided for general information only. It is not intended,
and shall not be construed, to warrant or guarantee the performance of the products
described which are sold subject exclusively to written warranties and limitations
thereon included in product packaging and invoices.
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