Halide Precursors
Tantalum Pentafluoride TaF5
- Melting point 96°C
- Boiling point 229.2°C
- Condensed phase density 4.98 g/cm3 (at 15°C), 3.88 g/cm3 (at melting point)
- Molar mass 275.9 g/mol

Tantalum Pentachloride TaCl5
- Melting point 216.5°C
- Boiling point 236°C
- Condensed phase density 3.68 g/cm3 (at 28°C), 2.68 g/cm3 (at melting point)
- Molar mass 358.2 g/mol

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