Description

Rhenium Heptafluoride is a high-purity inorganic compound primarily used in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. Its value lies in its role as a potent fluorinating agent and a precursor for depositing rhenium-containing thin films. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial processes in the semiconductor, catalysis, and advanced materials sectors seeking to leverage rhenium's unique properties. We supply CAS NO 17029-21-9 with guaranteed consistency and reliable global logistics.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a critical precursor gas for depositing rhenium metal or rhenium compound thin films on substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Advanced Fluorination Reactions: Serves as a powerful fluorinating agent in organometallic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Catalysis Research: Used in the development and study of high-performance catalysts, particularly for petrochemical reforming and hydrogenation processes.
• Materials Science: Employed in the synthesis of novel inorganic compounds and ceramics where rhenium integration enhances thermal stability and electrical conductivity.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Investigated for use in etching processes or as a dopant source in the fabrication of specialized microelectronic components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory testing methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhenium Heptafluoride
CAS No.	17029-21-9
Molecular Formula	ReF7
Molecular Weight	319.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhenium(VII) fluoride; Rhenium fluoride (ReF7); Heptafluororhenium; Perrhenium fluoride; Rhenium heptafluoride; Rhenium fluoride
EINECS	241-088-5

Quality Control

Our Rhenium Heptafluoride is manufactured and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques such as FT-IR, NMR, and titration to verify chemical identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical properties is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance documentation for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from moisture, strong acids, organic solvents, and strong bases. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, segregated from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow solid / gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (ReF7)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (by GC)	≥ 97.0 %
Major Impurities (by ICP-MS/GC)	Contact for details

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