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Ruthenium(IV) oxide

99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ruthenium dioxide

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Linear Formula:
RuO2
CAS Number:
12036-10-1
Molecular Weight:
133.07
EC Number:
234-840-6
MDL number:
MFCD00011210
UNSPSC Code:
12352303
PubChem Substance ID:
24854286
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

powder and chunks

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: ruthenium

density

6.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O=[Ru]=O

InChI

1S/2O.Ru

InChI key

WOCIAKWEIIZHES-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ruthenium oxide is an inorganic compound widelyused as electrode material due to its high thermodynamic and chemicalstability. It is also used in supercapacitor applications because of its widepotential window for reversible redox reactions and a long-life cycle.

Application

Ruthenium(IV)oxide can be used:

  • As a catalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction.
  • In the preparation of thin-film supercapacitors.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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