AMMONIUM HEXACHLORORUTHENATE(IV)

CAS NO.：18746-63-9
Empirical Formula: Cl6H8N2Ru
Molecular Weight: 349.86
MDL number: MFCD00015962
EINECS: 242-552-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:35

What is AMMONIUM HEXACHLORORUTHENATE(IV)?

Chemical properties

DARK BROWN POWDER

The Uses of AMMONIUM HEXACHLORORUTHENATE(IV)

Ammonium hexachlororuthenate(IV)?is used in laboratory chemicals and manufacture of other substances. Ammonium hexachlororuthenate (ACR) is a salt precipitated during a substitution reaction between ammonium and ruthenate dissolved in a strong hydrochloric acid medium. This precipitation reaction is used within the platinum industry as a means of recovering and purifying ruthenium.

Definition

ChEBI: Ammonium hexachlororuthenate is a salt comprising separate ammonium cations and octahedral [RuCl6](2-) anions. It contains a hexachlororuthenate(2-).

Properties of AMMONIUM HEXACHLORORUTHENATE(IV)

storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form	Powder
color	Red-brown
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
Stability:	hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	18746-63-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ruthenate(2-), hexachloro-, diammonium, (OC-6-11)- (18746-63-9)

Safety information for AMMONIUM HEXACHLORORUTHENATE(IV)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06
GHS Hazard Statements	H301:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P311:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P405:Store locked up.