Description

Rhenium (V) Chloride is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and catalysis. This material serves as a critical precursor for the synthesis of rhenium-based catalysts and thin films, offering unique electronic and chemical properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, chemical synthesis, and specialty alloy sectors for developing next-generation technologies.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing highly active rhenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and metathesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a volatile source for depositing high-purity rhenium metal or rhenium-containing thin films on substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Materials Research: Used in laboratories for the development of novel inorganic complexes and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Specialty Alloy Research: Acts as an additive or intermediate in research for creating rhenium-containing superalloys known for high-temperature strength and creep resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a chlorinating or Lewis acid catalyst in specific, specialized organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium (V) Chloride
CAS No.	13596-35-5
Molecular Formula	Cl5Re
Molecular Weight	363.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium Pentachloride; Pentachlororhenium; Rhenium Chloride (ReCl5); Rhenium(5+) pentachloride; ReCl5
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Quality Control

Our Rhenium (V) Chloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Handle and open containers in a controlled, dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline solid or powder
Assay (ReCl5)	≥ 98.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.