Description

Hexachlororuthenate(3-) is an inorganic coordination complex anion, widely recognized as a key precursor in advanced materials chemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a fundamental building block in the synthesis of ruthenium-based catalysts and specialty chemicals. It is essential for research and industrial applications in sectors such as homogeneous catalysis, electroplating, and the development of novel electronic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: A crucial precursor for preparing homogeneous ruthenium catalysts used in organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in electroplating baths for depositing ruthenium or ruthenium alloy coatings, which provide exceptional hardness and corrosion resistance.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for the CVD production of ruthenium thin films in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry, catalytic cycles, and material properties.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of other ruthenium complexes and compounds for specialized chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexachlororuthenate(3-)
CAS No.	21595-26-6
Molecular Formula	[RuCl6]3-
Molecular Weight	332.90 g/mol (for anion, excluding counter-ion)
Synonyms	Hexachlororuthenate(III) anion; Ruthenium(III) hexachloride anion; Hexachlororuthenate(3-) ion; RuCl63-; Potassium hexachlororuthenate(III) (common salt form); Ammonium hexachlororuthenate(III); Hexachlororuthenate ion(3-)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexachlororuthenate(3-) products are manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, ICP-OES, and XRD analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid (color depends on counter-ion)
Identification (IR / XRD)	Conforms
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 99% (metal basis)
Purity (Anion)	≥ 98%
Chloride Content	Theoretical
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in water (salt-dependent)

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