CAS: 10026-11-6
Chemical Formula/Abbreviation: ZrCl4
Zirconium tetrachloride is a common zirconium compound. Its gaseous molecules are monomers with a tetrahedral structure, while in the solid state, they associate to form a zirconia-like chain structure with ZrCl6 as the unit. It produces hydrochloric acid fumes in moist air and undergoes strong hydrolysis in water to form
zirconium oxychloride.
Synonyms: ZIRCONIUM(+4)CHLORIDE, (T-4)-Zirconiumchloride, tetrachlorozirconium, tetra-zirconiumchlorid, ZrCl4, Zirconium(Ⅳ)chloride