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This section provides an overview for boron trichloride as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 boron trichloride manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked boron trichloride companies as of December, 2024: 1.ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited, 2.3M, 3.Deluxe Industrial Gases.
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Figure 1. Basic Information on Boron Trichloride
Boron trichloride, consisting of one boron (B) atom bonded to three chlorine (Cl) atoms, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BCl3. At standard conditions, it is a colorless, nonflammable, toxic gas with a pungent odor, lacking both a flash and ignition point.
Produced industrially by chlorinating boron oxide at 500°C with carbon, or in the lab via a halogen-exchange reaction between aluminum chloride and boron trifluoride, boron trichloride has vital applications in various sectors.
Primarily used as a dry-etching gas for fine aluminum wiring in semiconductors and liquid crystal panels, boron trichloride also serves as a raw material in the production of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, catalysts, boron nitride (BN), and various chemical vapor deposition (CVD) products.
Figure 2. Hydrolysis of Boron Trichloride
With a melting point of -107.3°C and boiling point of 12.5°C, boron trichloride is ether-soluble. Its hydrolysis produces hydrochloric and boric acids, reacting with alcohol to form boric esters. Handling requires caution as moisture and alcohols generate hydrogen chloride. Solid BCl3・S(CH3)2 is a safer, easy-to-handle source, releasing BCl3 upon decomposition by H2O.
Figure 3. Reaction of Boron Trichloride
A strong Lewis acid, boron trichloride forms adducts with various compounds. Its molecular structure is planar triangular, contributing to its reactivity and formation of complexes.
Oxygen addition produces boron oxide (B2O3), while hydrogen addition yields solid boron. Copper heating generates diboron tetrachloride (B2Cl4), which decomposes at room temperature into compounds with a B cluster structure.
Diboron tetrachloride, a colorless liquid at room temperature, reacts with water, chlorine, and oxygen to form various compounds. Tetraboron tetrachloride, a pale-yellow crystal, ignites spontaneously in dry air and produces hydrogen by hydrolysis.
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3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Hefei Home Sunshine Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. (HHSPT) is a Chinese ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and fine chemicals founded in 2013 and based in Hefei City. The company offers over 5,000 different products including coenzyme and nucleotide series chemicals, as well as APIs for the treatment of conditions such as diabetes and chronic liver disease. It also provides reagents and chemicals used for research and analysis applications. HHSPT products are primarily used by drug manufacturers, as well as by clients in laboratory R&D and the biotechnology industry.
TYHJ, founded in Shanghai, China, in 2002, is a manufacturer of gasses. The company's product portfolio includes industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, vital for various manufacturing and processing applications, specialty gases used in precision applications, calibration, electronics, and scientific research, and medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited, established in 1999 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer and exporter of industrial gasses and specialty gases. The company specializes in producing a wide range of gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and various specialty gases. These products find applications in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and research. The company's products are also utilized in various industrial processes and scientific applications. It is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring adherence to quality management standards.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
UBE Corporation, established in 1897, is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier of chemical and machinery solutions, headquartered in Minato City, Tokyo and Ube, Yamaguchi. The company offers a range of chemicals for various industries and daily applications including electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion batteries and nylon resins for engineering plastics. UBE also offers gas separation membranes, polybutadiene rubber, and fine chemical products. The company's subsidiary, UBE MACHINERY CORPORATION, Ltd., supplies various machinery, including die-casting and extrusion machines, injection molding machines, and industrial machines, like ceramic machines and water screening equipment. These products find applications in various industries, including automobile and energy.
SIAD Group, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Bergamo, Lombardy, is an Italian manufacturer and distributor specializing in industrial gases, as well as engineering and healthcare products and services. The company's product offerings include gases and gas mixtures for various industries. For instance, SIAD supplies specialty gases like high purity gases and noble gases to the electronic, environmental, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. SIAD also offers a range of refrigerant gases for air conditioning systems. SIAD also operates subsidiaries, such as SIAD Macchine Impianti S.p.A., which builds air separation units (ASUs), and SIAD HEALTHCARE SpA, which offers medical gases, surgical devices, and more.
Jigs Chemical was established in 1998 and is based in India with global offices in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Jigs Chemical is a manufacturer, distributor, and marketing & sales provider for organizations in India, specializing in chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients for pharmaceutical, agriculture, ceramics, metal treatment, and other industries. Jigs Chemical helps facilitate international customers to obtain chemicals from India, providing import and export assistance. Jigs Chemical’s product catalog includes over 40000 active pharmaceutical ingredients, commonly called APIs, their respective intermediates, and other chemicals.
Deluxe Industrial Gases is a supplier of industrial gases in India that was established in 2006. The company’s headquarters are based in Nanded City, Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company produces and supplies a wide range of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and acetylene. Its product range incudes cylinder and gases, gas regulators, gas handling equipment, uhp grade specialty gases and gas monitoring systems among other accessories. Deluxe Industrial Gases's gases are used by a variety of industries, such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and food and beverage industries.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATCO Atmospheric And Speciality Gases Private Limited |
16.2%
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| 2 | 3M |
12.1%
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| 3 | Deluxe Industrial Gases |
10.1%
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| 4 | Jigs chemical |
10.1%
|
| 5 | Borman |
8.1%
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| 6 | SIAD |
8.1%
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| 7 | American Elements |
8.1%
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| 8 | UBE Corporation |
7.1%
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| 9 | TYHJ |
6.1%
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| 10 | MilliporeSigma |
6.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the boron trichloride page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 37.5% |
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China
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2 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 12.5% |
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India
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1 | 12.5% |
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Italy
|
1 | 12.5% |
