Description

Potassium Hexachlororuthenate(IV) is a ruthenium-based inorganic salt of significant industrial and research importance. This compound serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing other ruthenium complexes and materials, particularly in catalysis and electrochemistry. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the chemical, electronics, and advanced materials sectors seeking a reliable source of high-purity ruthenium compounds.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and industrial chemical processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in electroplating baths for depositing ruthenium or ruthenium alloy coatings, which provide exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion protection.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the production of conductive pastes, resistors, and other electronic components where ruthenium compounds are valued for their stable electrical properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a source material in CVD processes for depositing thin films of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide on substrates for semiconductor and memory device applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new coordination chemistry, material science, and catalytic cycles involving ruthenium.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in various analytical techniques for the determination and study of ruthenium and other precious metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexachlororuthenate(IV)
CAS No.	23013-82-3
Molecular Formula	K2RuCl6
Molecular Weight	415.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium ruthenium(IV) chloride; Dipotassium hexachlororuthenate(2-); Potassium hexachlororuthenate; Potassium chlororuthenate; Ruthenium potassium chloride; K2RuCl6; Hexachlororuthenate(2-) dipotassium
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexachlororuthenate(IV) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

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 sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2RuCl6)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Soluble
Chloride Content	51.0 - 52.5%
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	24.0 - 25.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%

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