tantalum chloride

tantalum chloride

[′tant·əl·əm ′klȯr‚īd] (inorganic chemistry) TaCl5 A highly reactive, pale-yellow powder decomposing in moist air; soluble in alcohol and potassium hydroxide; melts at 221°C; used to produce tantalum and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as tantalic chloride; tantalum pentachloride.