Description

Ruthenium(III) Chloride Trihydrate is a versatile inorganic salt of the platinum group metal ruthenium, commonly supplied as a hygroscopic, dark brown to black crystalline solid. It serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing, valued for its unique redox properties and catalytic activity. This compound is essential for research and production in the electronics, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, where high-purity metal sources are required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths to deposit ruthenium or ruthenium oxide coatings for electrical contacts, electrodes, and wear-resistant surfaces.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material for the CVD production of ruthenium thin films in semiconductor device fabrication and microelectronics.
• Material Science Research: Employed in laboratories for the synthesis of novel coordination complexes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a metal source in the research and development of potential metallodrugs and diagnostic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(III) Chloride Trihydrate
CAS No.	13815-94-6
Molecular Formula	RuCl3·3H2O
Molecular Weight	261.48 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ruthenium Trichloride Trihydrate; Ruthenium(3+) Chloride Trihydrate; Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate; Ruthenium Chloride (RuCl3), Trihydrate; Ruthenic Chloride Trihydrate; Trichlororuthenium Trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(III) Chloride Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ICP-OES, and X-ray diffraction. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RuCl3·3H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Ru basis)	≥ 38.5%
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.1%
Chloride Content	Conforms
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Platinum Group Metals	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.