Description

Rhenium (V) Chloride is a high-purity inorganic compound with the CAS number 13569-71-6, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in depositing rhenium-containing films and catalysts, which are essential for high-temperature and corrosion-resistant applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries for developing next-generation electronic components and industrial catalysts.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing thin films of rhenium metal or rhenium compounds on substrates for semiconductor and protective coating applications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of highly active and selective catalysts for petroleum refining, hydrogenation reactions, and other industrial catalytic processes.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel rhenium-based alloys, ceramics, and intermetallic compounds with unique thermal and electrical properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a specialized reagent in inorganic and organometallic synthesis for introducing the rhenium moiety into complex molecules.
• Electroplating: Potential use in electroplating baths for applying rhenium coatings to enhance surface hardness and corrosion resistance of components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium (V) Chloride
CAS No.	13569-71-6
Molecular Formula	Cl5Re
Molecular Weight	363.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium Pentachloride; Rhenium Chloride (ReCl5); Pentachlororhenium; Rhenium(5+) chloride; Rhenium chloride (ReCl5)
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Quality Control

Our Rhenium (V) Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and protected from exposure to moisture and strong acids/organic solvents to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ReCl5)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in strong acids and organic solvents

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