Description

Ammonium Perrhenate is an inorganic salt and a key source of rhenium, a rare and strategically important metal. This high-purity compound is critical for applications demanding precise metal deposition and catalytic activity. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, petrochemical, and electronics industries for catalyst manufacturing, superalloy production, and thin-film coating processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A vital starting material for synthesizing rhenium-based catalysts used in petroleum reforming, dehydrogenation, and metathesis reactions.
• Superalloy Production: Serves as a source of rhenium for manufacturing nickel-based superalloys, which are essential for high-temperature turbine blades in jet engines and power generation.
• Thin Film & Coating Deposition: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes to apply rhenium or rhenium oxide coatings for wear-resistant and high-temperature electronic components.
• Electroplating: Employed in electroplating baths to deposit rhenium metal onto substrates for enhanced hardness, corrosion resistance, and electrical contacts.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new catalytic systems, advanced materials, and inorganic synthesis.
• Medical Isotope Production: Acts as a target material in nuclear reactors for the production of the medical isotope Rhenium-186, used in cancer radiotherapy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Perrhenate
CAS No.	13598-65-7
Molecular Formula	NH4ReO4
Molecular Weight	268.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Rhenate(VII); Perrhenic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Tetraoxorhenate(VII); NH4ReO4; ReO4NH4
EINECS	237-058-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Perrhenate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profiles (by ICP-MS), and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications in catalysis and high-performance materials where reliability is paramount.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling properties. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NH4ReO4)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (Re metal basis)	≥ 69.3%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 20 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5%

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