Indium(III) nitrate hydrate acts as an oxidizing agent. It is used in the manufacture of coordinated polymer films which are used in the preparation of indium(III) oxide nanoparticles. It is used in the synthesis of other indium complexes.
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Applications
Indium(III) nitrate hydrate acts as an oxidizing agent. It is used in the manufacture of coordinated polymer films which are used in the preparation of indium(III) oxide nanoparticles. It is used in the synthesis of other indium complexes.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and ethanol.
Notes
It is stable at room temperature. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents and strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Selvakumar, D.; Dharmaraj, N.; Kumar, N. S.; Padaki, V. C. Preparation, Surface Morphology, and Optical Properties Of Indium(III) Oxide Nanoparticles by Thermolysis Of Indium-Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Coordination Polymer. J. Coord. Chem. 2014, 67 (11), 1938-1947.
- Samanamú, C. R.; Richards, A. F. Indium(III) one-dimensional polymers with pyrazine and pyrazine, 2-carboxylic acid as the spacer molecules. Polyhedron 2007, 26 (4), 923-928.
- Wang, H.; Xu, X.; Li, X.; Zhang, J.; Li, C. Synthesis and sintering of indium tin oxide nanoparticles by citrate-nitrate combustion method. Rare Met. 2010, 29 (4), 355-360.