Description

Potassium Ruthenate is an inorganic chemical compound with significant utility as a powerful oxidizing agent and a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a critical intermediate for producing high-purity ruthenium metal, ruthenium dioxide (RuO₂), and other ruthenium-based compounds essential for modern technology. This material is particularly important for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and electrochemical device sectors, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Precursor for Ruthenium Dioxide (RuO₂) Synthesis: A key starting material for manufacturing RuO₂ coatings used in dimensionally stable anodes (DSAs) for the chlor-alkali industry and electrochemical applications.
• Catalyst Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in the development of novel heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for oxidation reactions and organic synthesis.
• Electrode Material Production: Used in the fabrication of advanced electrode materials for supercapacitors and other energy storage devices.
• Thin Film Deposition: Employed as a source material in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and other thin-film coating processes to create ruthenium-containing layers.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized as a strong, selective oxidizing agent in analytical chemistry and synthetic inorganic/organometallic research.
• Ceramic & Pigment Formulation: Acts as a component in the production of specialized ceramics and colored glazes or pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ruthenate
CAS No.	31111-21-4
Molecular Formula	K2RuO4 • H2O (common hydrate)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 243.26 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Dipotassium Ruthenate; Potassium Ruthenium Oxide; Potassium Ruthenate(VI); Ruthenic Acid, Dipotassium Salt; K2RuO4; Potassium Oxoruthenate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Ruthenate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis to verify key parameters such as ruthenium content, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature and properties as a strong oxidizer, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Ru content)	≥ 40.0%
Purity (K2RuO4 basis)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Partially soluble, forms a dark solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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