Description

Trisodium Hexachlororuthenate is an inorganic ruthenium complex salt, a key precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound is valued for its role as a reliable source of ruthenium in a soluble, well-defined oxidation state, crucial for consistent synthesis outcomes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the chemical, electronics, and specialty catalyst sectors for developing novel materials and processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths for depositing ruthenium or ruthenium alloy coatings, which provide exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source compound in CVD processes for depositing high-purity ruthenium thin films on semiconductors and other substrates for microelectronics.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry, material properties, and catalytic mechanisms involving ruthenium.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Functions as an intermediate in the formulation of certain high-performance and specialty colorants.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical techniques for the determination and study of ruthenium and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trisodium Hexachlororuthenate
CAS No.	14972-76-0
Molecular Formula	Na3[RuCl6]
Molecular Weight	398.37 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Sodium Hexachlororuthenate(III); Sodium Ruthenium(III) Chloride; Trisodium Hexachlororuthenate(III); Hexachlororuthenic Acid Trisodium Salt; Na3RuCl6; Ruthenium Sodium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Trisodium Hexachlororuthenate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ICP-OES, and X-ray diffraction. 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. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Na3[RuCl6])	≥ 98.0 %
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	≥ 25.0 %
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 100 ppm

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