Description

Ruthenium CAS NO 7440-18-8 is a rare, lustrous, hard transition metal belonging to the platinum group. It is valued for its exceptional corrosion resistance, catalytic activity, and ability to form hard alloys. This high-performance material is essential for manufacturers and researchers in advanced technology sectors. Key industries include electronics, electrochemistry, catalysis, and high-temperature alloy development.

Application

• Electronics & Data Storage: Critical component for thin-film resistors, chip resistors, and as a barrier layer in semiconductor interconnects.
• Electrochemistry: Used as an anode material in electrochemical cells and for dimensionally stable anodes (DSAs) in the chlor-alkali industry.
• Heterogeneous Catalysis: A highly effective catalyst for ammonia synthesis, hydrogenation reactions, and hydrocarbon reforming processes.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Employed in organometallic catalysts for olefin metathesis, a key reaction in polymer and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Alloying Agent: Added to platinum and palladium alloys to significantly enhance hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion stability for jewelry and industrial applications.
• Medical Devices: Used in specialized biomedical implants, such as pacemaker electrodes, due to its biocompatibility and durability.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor material in materials science research for coatings, nanomaterials, and novel catalytic systems.
• Renewable Energy: Investigated for use in perovskite solar cells and as a catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells and water-splitting applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium
CAS No.	7440-18-8
Molecular Formula	Ru
Molecular Weight	101.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium Metal; Ruthenium Black; Ruthenium Powder; Ruthenium Element; Ruthenium, metallic; Ruthenium sponge; Platinum Group Metal (PGM); UN 3264 (Metal powder, flammable, n.o.s.)
EINECS	231-127-1

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting or exceeding standard industry grades for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage of fine powders, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to minimize surface oxidation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or solid
Assay (Ru basis)	≥ 99.9% (99.95% & 99.99% available)
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard
Particle Size (for powder)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)
Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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