Ruthenium Nitrosyl Nitrate Solution

Basic Information of Ruthenium Nitrosyl Nitrate Solution

CAS No.	34513-98-9
EC No.	252-065-8
Chemical Formula	Ru(NO)(NO₃)₃ (aq.)
Molecular Weight	317.07 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Appearance	Dark red to brown liquid (aqueous solution, typically 5–20% Ru w/w)
Odor	Odorless to slight nitric
Melting point	Not applicable (liquid solution)
Boiling point	>100 °C (water-based; decomposes on heating)
Density	1.05–1.40 g/mL at 25 °C (concentration-dependent)
Solubility	Miscible with water; soluble in alcohols, acetone
Nature (hazards)	Corrosive to metals and skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, respiratory and skin sensitizer, toxic to aquatic life
RIDADR	UN 3264, Corrosive liquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Ruthenium nitrosyl nitrate solution), Class 8, Packing Group III
Chemical Structure

Primary Applications of Ruthenium Nitrosyl Nitrate Solution

Ruthenium Nitrosyl Nitrate Solution provides a clean, ready-to-use Ru nitrosyl source for solution processing, enabling precise ruthenium incorporation in high-technology and catalytic applications.

1. Supported Ruthenium Catalyst Impregnation
   Used in wet impregnation of carbon, alumina, silica, or other supports to create high-dispersion Ru catalysts for hydrogenation, ammonia synthesis, and Fischer-Tropsch processes.

2. Thin-Film & Coating Deposition
   Serves as a solution-based Ru source for spin-coating, dip-coating, or electrodeposition of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide films in microelectronics, sensors, and catalytic coatings.

3. Organometallic Ruthenium Complex Synthesis
   Acts as a nitrosyl-containing Ru precursor for preparing mixed-ligand Ru complexes in homogeneous catalysis and materials research.

4. Electrocatalyst Development for Energy Applications
   Enables synthesis of Ru-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution, and alcohol oxidation in electrolyzers and fuel cells.

5. Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
   Facilitates controlled reduction to generate ruthenium nanostructures, functional coatings, or supported clusters requiring high purity and controlled Ru loading.

6. Fine Chemical & Oxidation Catalysis
   Supports preparation of Ru catalysts for selective oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions in specialty chemical production.

• Accurate & Consistent Ru Concentration
  Precise analytical control ensures uniform ruthenium content, low impurities, and batch reproducibility for reliable deposition or catalytic performance.

• Stabilized Aqueous Formulation
  Optimized stability in water minimizes decomposition and hazards while maintaining full precursor reactivity and versatility.

• Custom Solution Tailoring
  Adjustable Ru levels, concentration ranges, and minor additives to perfectly match your specific process or formulation requirements.

• Technical Process Support
  Dedicated specialists provide advice on solution handling, catalyst activation, deposition techniques, and optimization for maximum efficiency.

• Regulatory & Sustainability Focus
  Full COA, REACH, RoHS, SDS documentation and ruthenium recycling programs to support global compliance and your ESG commitments.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1B); Serious Eye Damage (Category 1); Skin Sensitization (Category 1); Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4); Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)

• Hazard Statements: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H302: Harmful if swallowed; H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

• UN Number: UN 3264

• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)

• Packing Group: III