Description

Ruthenium(III) Chloride Hydrate is a versatile inorganic salt of the precious metal ruthenium, serving as a critical precursor in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. Its primary value lies in providing a soluble and reactive source of ruthenium ions for the development of high-performance catalysts and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to innovate in areas such as organic synthesis, electrochemistry, and thin-film deposition.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for synthesizing ruthenium-based catalysts used in olefin metathesis, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in electroplating baths to deposit ruthenium or ruthenium alloy coatings for electrical contacts and wear-resistant surfaces.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for the CVD production of ruthenium thin films in semiconductor and microelectronic devices.
• Electrochemical Research: Employed in the study and development of electrodes for fuel cells, supercapacitors, and sensors.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of organoruthenium complexes for pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemical production.
• Material Science: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing ruthenium oxide (RuO₂), used in resistors, catalytic electrodes, and energy storage applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(III) Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	20759-14-2
Molecular Formula	RuCl₃·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	207.43 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ruthenium trichloride hydrate; Ruthenium chloride hydrate; Ruthenium(3+) chloride hydrate; Ruthenium chloride (RuCl₃), hydrate; Trichlororuthenium hydrate; Ruthenium sesquichloride hydrate
EINECS	244-040-1

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(III) Chloride Hydrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the demands of both research and industrial-scale applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RuCl₃ basis)	≥ 99.0%
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	≥ 45.0%
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl) Content	To match theoretical
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

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