Description

Dipotassium Pentachlororuthenate is a high-purity inorganic ruthenium complex salt. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is essential for research and production in the electronics, catalysis, and fine chemical industries, where precise ruthenium sourcing is required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation and hydrogenation reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: A source of ruthenium for electroplating baths to create conductive, corrosion-resistant coatings.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a ruthenium source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new ruthenium-based compounds and materials.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in the preparation of complex organometallic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic analysis and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Pentachlororuthenate
CAS No.	38386-99-1
Molecular Formula	K2[RuCl5]
Molecular Weight	391.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium pentachlororuthenate(III); Potassium pentachlororuthenate(3-); Dipotassium pentachlororuthenate(3-); Potassium ruthenium(V) chloride; K2RuCl5; Potassium chlororuthenate; Ruthenium potassium chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Pentachlororuthenate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identification, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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 powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2[RuCl5])	≥ 98.0 %
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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