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.