Description

Ruthenium Tetrachloride is an inorganic compound that serves as a versatile and critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-purity source of ruthenium for synthesizing specialized catalysts and thin-film materials. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in sectors such as electronics, chemical manufacturing, and academic research, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and organic synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a ruthenium source for depositing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Used in electroplating baths to apply ruthenium or ruthenium alloy coatings for enhanced wear resistance, corrosion protection, and electrical conductivity.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in inorganic and organometallic chemistry research for synthesizing novel ruthenium complexes.
• Material Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of other ruthenium compounds, oxides, and nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium Tetrachloride
CAS No.	13465-52-6
Molecular Formula	RuCl4
Molecular Weight	242.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(IV) chloride; Ruthenium chloride (RuCl4); Tetrachlororuthenium; Ruthenium chloride; Ruthenium tetrachloride hydrate; Ruthenium(4+) tetrachloride
EINECS	236-702-8

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Tetrachloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or with appropriate desiccants to prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RuCl4)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols

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