Description

Rhenium Chloride is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial and research interest. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis, offering unique properties derived from the rare transition metal rhenium. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the electronics, chemical synthesis, and specialty materials sectors seeking to leverage rhenium's high melting point and catalytic activity.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of highly active catalysts for petroleum refining, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a key source material for depositing rhenium-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and aerospace applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for synthesizing novel coordination complexes and studying rhenium chemistry.
• Specialty Alloy Production: Acts as an intermediate in processes for incorporating rhenium into superalloys used for high-temperature turbine blades and other demanding components.
• Electroplating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to apply rhenium coatings for wear and corrosion resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium Chloride
CAS No.	11119-48-5
Molecular Formula	ReCl3 (commonly, may refer to other chlorides)
Molecular Weight	292.57 g/mol (for ReCl3)
Synonyms	Rhenium(III) Chloride; Rhenium Trichloride; Trichlororhenium; Rhenium chloride (ReCl3); Rhenium chloride, (ReCl3); Rhenium chloride black
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rhenium Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and composition, meeting the high standards required for advanced industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Rhenium content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Chloride Content	Balance
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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