Description

Potassium Perrhenate is a high-purity inorganic salt of rhenium, a critical and strategic metal. This compound serves as a versatile and essential precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the petrochemical, electronics, and aerospace sectors for developing high-temperature alloys, catalysts, and specialized coatings.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing rhenium-based catalysts used in petroleum reforming, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation processes.
• Alloy Production: Used in the preparation of superalloys for jet engine components and turbine blades, where rhenium imparts high-temperature strength and creep resistance.
• Thin Film & Coating Deposition: Employed in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create wear-resistant and protective rhenium coatings.
• Electroplating: Acts as a source of rhenium in electroplating baths for applying rhenium layers onto complex components.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research for calibrating instruments and synthesizing novel compounds.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the development of specialized semiconductors and thermoelectric materials.
• Medical Isotope Production: A potential source material in the production of radioisotopes like Rhenium-186 and Rhenium-188 for therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Perrhenate
CAS No.	10466-65-6
Molecular Formula	KReO4
Molecular Weight	289.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Rhenate(VII); Perrhenic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Rhenium Oxide (KReO4); Rhenium Potassium Oxide; Potassium Tetraoxorhenate(VII); UNII-6V9R2S8D4H; Potassium perrhenate(VII)
EINECS	233-977-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Perrhenate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-MS, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for high-purity applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KReO4)	≥ 99.9%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 20 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm
Other Metallic Impurities (ICP-MS)	≤ 1 ppm each

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