Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate

Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate Basic Properties

• Molecular Formula: Cl3H2ORu

• Appearance: Dark brown to black powder

• Molecular Weight: 225.44

• Melting Point: >300°C

• Density: 3.11 g/cm3

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

• Storage Conditions: Store at +5°C to +30°C

• Package Information: 100g, 500g, 1kg or customized

Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate Key Features

High-purity precursor

Ruthenium chloride hydrate is a commonly used starting material in ruthenium chemistry. It has high purity, batch stability, and is suitable for catalyst synthesis and coordination chemistry research.

Readily soluble in polar solvents

Compared to many metal chlorides, its hydrated form is highly soluble in water, acetone, ethanol, etc., facilitating subsequent synthetic operations.

Excellent coordination activity

RuCl3·xH2O can react with a variety of ligands to generate ruthenium complexes, ruthenium nanomaterials, and catalyst supports, making it versatile in application.

Widely used in materials and catalysis

As a ruthenium-based catalyst or catalyst precursor, it has significant value in oxidation reactions and the preparation of nanomaterials.

Ruthenium Chloride Hydrate Main Applications

Catalyst precursors

Ruthenium chloride hydrate is commonly used to manufacture ruthenium-based catalysts, suitable for reactions such as alcohol oxidation, alkyl oxidation, hydrogen evolution (HER), and oxygen reduction (ORR).

Nanomaterial synthesis

It can be used to prepare ruthenium nanoparticles, composite catalyst supports, and Ru-doped materials, exhibiting excellent electrocatalytic and durability performance.

Synthesis of functional materials and intermediates

As a fundamental inorganic-organic hybrid material, RuCl3·xH2O is an important raw material for the synthesis of other functional ruthenium complexes and organic synthesis intermediates. These derivatives have potential in the development of novel functional materials.

Functional coatings

In electrodes, catalyst supports, and optoelectronic materials, ruthenium compounds can be used for surface coatings or doping modifications.

Precautions

1. Ruthenium chloride hydrate is highly hygroscopic and sensitive to air and moisture. It is highly hygroscopic, therefore the product must be stored in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. It is recommended to fill it with an inert gas (such as argon) for protection.

2. Avoid storing with strong reducing agents and strong bases, as this compound may react and denature in the presence of strong reducing agents or under alkaline conditions.

3. This product is toxic. Ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact may cause health hazards. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling this product.

4. It may release chloride or ruthenium compound gases, and should be operated in a well-ventilated environment.

5. Ruthenium-containing waste liquids and solvent residues should be managed as precious metal chemical wastes and should not be discharged arbitrarily.

FAQ

1. What is the difference between ruthenium chloride hydrate and anhydrous ruthenium trichloride?

The main difference is that the former is generally readily soluble in water, while the latter (especially the α-form) is insoluble in water. Furthermore, they may also differ in physical state, stability, and specific applications.

2. Can this product be used in electrocatalytic reactions?

Yes, ruthenium chloride hydrate is often used as a precursor for ruthenium-based electrocatalytic materials (HER, ORR), but specific applications require coordination with the support, auxiliary agents, and reaction system.

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