Description

Rhenium(VII) Oxide, also known as rhenium heptoxide, is a highly versatile and critical inorganic compound in advanced material science and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its powerful oxidizing properties and its role as a key precursor for high-purity rhenium metal and other rhenium compounds. This material is essential for industries and research institutions focused on developing high-performance catalysts, specialized alloys, and electronic components. Its unique chemical behavior makes it indispensable for applications demanding precise oxidation reactions and material synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Manufacturing: A vital precursor in the production of high-activity catalysts, particularly for petroleum reforming and fine chemical synthesis.
• Metallurgy & Alloy Production: Used in the preparation of rhenium metal powders and superalloys for high-temperature applications in aerospace and turbine engines.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a key source material for depositing rhenium-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and electronic device fabrication.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a potent and selective oxidizing agent in complex organic transformations within pharmaceutical and specialty chemical research.
• Electrochemical Research: Investigated for use in advanced electrode materials and electrochemical systems due to its redox properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific analytical techniques for material characterization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium(VII) Oxide
CAS No.	1314-68-7
Molecular Formula	Re2O7
Molecular Weight	484.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium Heptoxide; Dirhenium Heptoxide; Rhenium Oxide (Re2O7); Perrhenic Anhydride; Rhenium(VII) Trioxide Trioxide; Rhenic Anhydride; Rhenium Oxide
EINECS	215-236-8

Quality Control

Our Rhenium(VII) Oxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay determination and impurity profiling via advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccator or under an inert atmosphere to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can compromise product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale Yellow Crystalline Solid or Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Re2O7)	≥ 99.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005%

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