Description

Barium Perrhenate, Anhydrous, 99.99% (Metals Basis) is a high-purity inorganic salt of rhenium, a critical strategic metal. This ultra-high purity grade is essential for applications where trace metallic impurities can compromise performance or catalytic activity. It is primarily utilized in advanced materials research, catalysis, and as a high-purity precursor for thin-film deposition and specialty chemical synthesis. The CAS number for this compound is 13768-52-0.

Application

• Catalyst Research & Synthesis: Serves as a high-purity precursor for developing novel rhenium-based catalysts used in petroleum refining, hydrogenation, and dehydrogenation processes.
• Thin Film & Vapor Deposition: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to create rhenium-containing coatings and films for electronic and high-temperature applications.
• Advanced Ceramics & Alloys: Acts as a doping agent or additive in the production of specialized superalloys and high-performance ceramics to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry & Standards: Employed as a primary standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and for the preparation of calibration standards for rhenium quantification.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: Used in the research and development of electronic materials, including thermoelectric devices and specialized contacts.
• Nuclear Medicine & Research: Potential use as a source material for rhenium-188, a radioisotope used in targeted cancer therapy (radionuclide therapy).

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Perrhenate, Anhydrous, 99.99% (Metals Basis)
CAS No.	13768-52-0
Molecular Formula	Ba(ReO4)2
Molecular Weight	637.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium Perrhenate; Barium Dirhenate; Perrhenic Acid Barium Salt; Barium Rehenium Oxide (Ba(ReO4)2); Barium Tetraoxorhenate(VII)
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Quality Control

Our 99.99% (Metals Basis) grade Barium Perrhenate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to verify the high purity level and low trace metal content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile (by ICP-MS), and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to ensure reliable and consistent performance in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Assay (Ba(ReO4)2)	≥ 99.99%
Purity (Metals Basis)	99.99%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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