Description

Ammonium Aquopentachlororuthenate(III) is a ruthenium-based coordination complex of significant industrial and research interest. This compound serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing other ruthenium complexes and materials, valued for its defined structure and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by the chemical manufacturing, catalysis, and advanced materials sectors for applications in specialty synthesis and material science.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in the formulation of ruthenium plating baths for depositing thin, corrosion-resistant, and conductive films on electronic components and jewelry.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential precursor for the CVD growth of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide thin films for microelectronics and semiconductor applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for investigating new coordination chemistry, catalytic cycles, and material properties of ruthenium complexes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of other high-value, organometallic ruthenium compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Aquopentachlororuthenate(III)
CAS No.	68133-88-0
Molecular Formula	H10Cl5N2ORu (commonly represented as (NH4)2[RuCl5(H2O)])
Molecular Weight	Approx. 371.4 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium pentachloroaquoruthenate(III); Diammonium pentachloroaquoruthenate(1-); Aquopentachlororuthenate(1-) ammonium; (NH4)2[RuCl5(H2O)]; Ruthenium(III) ammonium chloride hydrate; Ammonium ruthenium chloride hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium Aquopentachlororuthenate(III) is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets the specifications required for advanced industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 27.0 % (w/w)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility (Water)	Soluble

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