Description

Potassium Hexacyanoruthenate(II) Hydrate is a coordination compound of ruthenium, valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This high-purity inorganic salt is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing next-generation electronic, catalytic, and electrochemical systems. It is primarily utilized in the electronics, chemical research, and specialty chemical manufacturing sectors where precise material properties are critical.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fine chemical synthesis.
• Electrochemical Research: Employed in the development of electrodes and sensing materials for fuel cells and advanced battery technologies.
• Thin Film Deposition: Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or other vapor-phase processes to create ruthenium-containing thin films for microelectronics and coatings.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for synthesizing novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for trace metal analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Surface Modification: Utilized in surface treatment processes to impart specific catalytic or electronic characteristics to substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexacyanoruthenate(II) Hydrate
CAS No.	15002-31-0
Molecular Formula	K4[Ru(CN)6]·xH2O
Molecular Weight	481.52 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Potassium Ruthenocyanide; Potassium Hexacyanoruthenate(2-); Tetrapotassium Hexacyanoruthenate(II) Hydrate; Potassium Ruthenium Cyanide; RuCN Potassium Salt; Potassium Ruthenous Cyanide; K4Ru(CN)6 Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexacyanoruthenate(II) Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K4[Ru(CN)6])	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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