Description

Rhenium Hexafluoride is a highly volatile, inorganic fluoride compound of the rare transition metal rhenium. This specialized chemical is valued for its strong fluorinating properties and its role in advanced material synthesis and semiconductor manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial sectors involved in electronics, catalysis, and nuclear applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): As a precursor for depositing rhenium-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and aerospace components.
• Fluorinating Agent: Employed in specialized organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Catalyst Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in high-performance chemical reactions, including petroleum refining and hydrogenation processes.
• Nuclear Industry: Used in research related to isotope separation and as a tracer material in nuclear chemistry studies.
• Material Science: For the synthesis of novel metal-fluoride composites and advanced ceramics with tailored properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium Hexafluoride
CAS No.	10049-17-9
Molecular Formula	ReF6
Molecular Weight	300.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium(VI) fluoride; Rhenium fluoride (ReF6); Hexafluororhenium; Rhenium fluoride; Rhenium hexafluoride gas
EINECS	233-173-7

Quality Control

Our Rhenium Hexafluoride undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. We implement strict analytical protocols to verify purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, properly rated cylinder or container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong acids/organic solvents and fluoride/strong alkali. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and handled with appropriate precautions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow gas / liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ReF6)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.5%
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 50 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%

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