FORMAMIDINIUM CHLORIDE CH₅CLN₂ 99.99% FACL CAS 6313-33-3RESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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This ultra-high-purity organohalide salt is strongly hygroscopic and light-sensitive, requiring strict environmental control to prevent deliquescence and hydrolysis. Exposure to atmospheric moisture irreversibly degrades precursor stoichiometry, compromising thin-film device performance.
- Moisture Sensitivity: The white powder must be stored in a sealed, dry, light-protected environment and handled exclusively within an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm) to prevent moisture-induced degradation.
- Light Sensitivity: Photodegradation is prevented by maintaining the compound in light-protective packaging and transferring it immediately to a desiccated, light-protected storage environment upon receipt.
- Chemical Incompatibility: Do not store together with strong oxidizing agents or alkaline reagents, as these may trigger hazardous reactions or accelerate decomposition.
This procedure describes safe handling and precursor solution preparation for formamidinium chloride under inert atmosphere conditions. Strict adherence to moisture and light protection protocols is required to maintain material purity.
Required Equipment: Inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm), Light-protective storage container, Protective gloves
- Transfer to Glovebox
Transfer the sealed, light-protective package containing formamidinium chloride directly into an inert-atmosphere glovebox without opening the outer packaging in ambient air. - Open Package Under Inert Atmosphere
Open the inner container only inside the glovebox to prevent any exposure to atmospheric moisture. - Weigh Required Amount
Weigh the desired quantity of white powder using a precision balance inside the glovebox, ensuring the container cap is immediately resealed after each use. - Prepare Precursor Solution
Dissolve the weighed formamidinium chloride in anhydrous ethanol inside the glovebox, using a clean, dry vial and stirring until fully dissolved. - Store Residual Material
Return any unused powder to the light-protective container, seal tightly, and store in a desiccated, light-protected location within the glovebox.
How does chloride ion incorporation from FACl modulate the perovskite lattice and charge carrier transport?
Chloride ions regulate the crystal lattice structure and modulate the bandgap while simultaneously passivating grain boundary defects. This dual function reduces trap-mediated recombination pathways and improves charge carrier transport efficiency without compromising inter-grain electrical connectivity, as stated in the product description.
What solvent systems and deposition techniques are compatible with formamidinium chloride for perovskite thin film preparation?
FACl is soluble in ethanol, providing an alternative solvent pathway to conventional DMF- and DMSO-based protocols. It is compatible with spin-coating and precursor solution blending techniques for preparing formamidinium-based mixed-halide perovskite thin films, as specified in the application scope.
What storage and handling conditions are required to maintain the stoichiometric integrity of FACl?
Formamidinium chloride is strongly hygroscopic and light-sensitive, requiring storage in a light-protected, dry, sealed container at room temperature. Upon receipt, transfer to a desiccated, light-protected environment; handle within an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H2O <1 ppm, O2 <1 ppm) to prevent deliquescence and hydrolysis that irreversibly degrade precursor stoichiometry.
Formamidinium Chloride (FACl, 99.99% purity) is a research-grade organohalide salt designed for chloride-mediated lattice modulation and grain boundary passivation in FA-based perovskite thin films. Its ultra-high purity minimizes batch variability, but the compound's strong hygroscopicity and light sensitivity mandate inert-atmosphere glovebox handling and strict moisture-free storage to prevent stoichiometric degradation.
Positive
- Ultra-high purity >99.99%: Extremely low batch impurity content ensures reproducible device performance in perovskite solar cells, photodetectors, and photocatalytic devices where trace contaminants compromise experimental outcomes.
- Dual passivation and transport enhancement: FACl simultaneously passivates grain boundary defects and improves charge carrier transport efficiency by reducing trap-mediated recombination without degrading inter-grain electrical connectivity.
Trade-offs
- Strict moisture and light sensitivity: The compound is strongly hygroscopic and light-sensitive; exposure to atmospheric moisture causes deliquescence and hydrolysis, irreversibly degrading precursor stoichiometry. Handling must be performed in an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm).
- Immediate post-receipt storage requirements: Upon receipt, the material must be transferred immediately to a desiccated, light-protected environment. Container must be tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture ingress, adding procedural overhead for routine lab workflows.
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