Description

Dirhenium Trioxide is an inorganic compound of rhenium and oxygen, identified by CAS NO 12060-05-8. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and industrial chemistry. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions involved in the development of high-performance catalysts, electronic components, and specialized alloys.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: A key precursor in the preparation of highly active rhenium-based catalysts for petrochemical reforming, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Electronic Materials: Used in the deposition of rhenium oxide thin films for microelectronics and semiconductor applications.
• Alloy Production: Acts as a source material for introducing rhenium into superalloys to enhance high-temperature strength and creep resistance.
• Chemical Research: Employed as a starting reagent in inorganic and organometallic synthesis for novel compound development.
• Surface Coating: Utilized in processes to create wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings on critical components.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in electrode materials for advanced battery and supercapacitor technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dirhenium Trioxide
CAS No.	12060-05-8
Molecular Formula	Re2O3
Molecular Weight	484.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium(III) Oxide; Rhenium Sesquioxide; Dioxorhenium Oxide; Re2O3; Rhenium Oxide (Re2O3); Rhenium Trioxide (Re2O3); Rhenium(3+) Oxide
EINECS	235-036-1

Quality Control

Our Dirhenium Trioxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment.

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 acids and strong reducing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Re2O3 basis)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm
Metallic Impurities (ICP-OES)	< 100 ppm total
Loss on Drying (TGA)	< 0.5%

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