Description

Rhenium (VI) Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS Registry Number 1314-28-9, recognized for its role as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce rhenium, a rare and strategically important metal, into specialized alloys and catalytic systems. It is essential for research and development laboratories, catalyst manufacturers, and the electronics industry seeking to enhance material performance and durability.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing rhenium-based catalysts used in petroleum refining, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Alloying Agent: Used in the production of high-temperature superalloys for jet engine components and turbine blades, imparting creep resistance.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the deposition of thin films and coatings for semiconductor devices and electrical contacts.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile source for the CVD growth of rhenium metal or rhenium compound films.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for exploring new catalytic processes and high-performance materials.
• Additive Manufacturing: Investigated for use in powder form for 3D printing of complex, high-strength metal parts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium (VI) Oxide
CAS No.	1314-28-9
Molecular Formula	ReO3
Molecular Weight	234.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium Trioxide; Rhenium(6+) Oxide; Rhenium Oxide (ReO3); Trioxorhenium; Rhenium(VI) Trioxide; Perrhenic Anhydride; Rhenium Sesquioxide (common misnomer)
EINECS	215-224-6

Quality Control

Our Rhenium (VI) Oxide 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 X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for metallic impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace element content 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (ReO3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5%

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