Description

Rhenium(III) Chloride is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 13569-63-6. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, valued for its role in introducing rhenium into complex systems. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty chemical synthesis, electronics, and the development of high-performance catalysts.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous rhenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, metathesis, and reforming reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source material for depositing rhenium or rhenium-containing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and aerospace applications.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Used as a reagent in organometallic chemistry and inorganic synthesis to create novel rhenium complexes with tailored properties.
• Research & Development: A fundamental compound for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new catalytic processes, electronic materials, and coordination chemistry.
• Alloy Development: Acts as an intermediate in processes for introducing rhenium into superalloys to enhance high-temperature strength and creep resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	13569-63-6
Molecular Formula	Cl3Re
Molecular Weight	292.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium Trichloride; Trichlororhenium; Rhenium chloride (ReCl3); Rhenium(3+) trichloride; Rhenium chloride, (ReCl3); ReCl3
EINECS	236-987-7

Quality Control

Our Rhenium(III) Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rhenium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (ReCl3)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	< 0.1%
Trace Metals Analysis	By ICP-MS

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