Ruthenium(IV) oxide, anhydrous, 99.9%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

The most often used oxygen catalyst is ruthenium(IV) oxide. It is applied as an electrochemical super capacitor material, and it has high capacity to store charge. RuO₂ is used as catalyst in the Deacon process which produces chlorine through the oxidation of hydrogen chloride. Owing to the high charge transfer capability, it is used as active material in super capacitors. The dispersion property of RuO₂ is used to increase the capacitance of nanocomposite electrode materials for supercapacitors. RuO₂ is extensively used for the coating of titanium anodes, and as a catalyst and doping agent, for use in the removal of hydrogen sulfide from oil refineries.

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Applications
The most often used oxygen catalyst is ruthenium(IV) oxide. It is applied as an electrochemical super capacitor material, and it has high capacity to store charge. RuO₂ is used as catalyst in the Deacon process which produces chlorine through the oxidation of hydrogen chloride. Owing to the high charge transfer capability, it is used as active material in super capacitors. The dispersion property of RuO₂ is used to increase the capacitance of nanocomposite electrode materials for supercapacitors. RuO₂ is extensively used for the coating of titanium anodes, and as a catalyst and doping agent, for use in the removal of hydrogen sulfide from oil refineries.

Solubility
Insoluble in water, and acids. Soluble in fused alkali.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizers, acids, aqua regia, organic solvents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 1200°C (sublimation)
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1479
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water,and acids. Soluble in fused alkali.
• Formula Weight: 133.07
• Percent Purity: 99.9%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 6.97
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Ruthenium (IV) oxide, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

RUO – Research Use Only