Rhenium Trioxide (ReO3)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
Rhenium trioxide or rhenium(VI) oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ReO3. It is a red solid with a metallic lustre, which resembles copper in appearance. It is the only stable trioxide of the Group 7 elements (Mn, Tc, Re).
Chemical formula:ReO3
Molar mass:234.205 g/mol
Appearance:Deep red crystals
Density:6.92 g/cm3
Melting point:400 °C (752 °F; 673 K) (decomposes)
Magnetic susceptibility (χ):+16.0·10−6 cm3/mol
Refractive index (nD):1.68
Crystal structure:Cubic, cP4
Application
Rhenium trioxide finds some use in organic synthesis as a catalyst for amide reduction.