Rhenium (III) Trichloride (ReCl3)-Powder

Characteristic

Trirhenium nonachloride is a compound with the formula ReCl₃, sometimes also written Re₃Cl₉. It is a dark red hygroscopic solid that is insoluble in ordinary solvents.

Chemical formula：ReCl₃

Molar mass：292.57 g/mol

Appearance：red, crystalline, nonvolatile solid

Density：4800 kg/m³

Melting point：N/A

Boiling point：500 °C (932 °F; 773 K) (decomposes)

Solubility in water：hydrolyzes to form Re₂O₃.xH₂O.

Crystal structure：Rhombohedral, hR72

Application

It is used as a starting material for synthesis of other rhenium complexes.

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