💠 ChemXpert™ Precious Metal Chlorides & Nitrates Series

The ChemXpert™ Precious Metal Chlorides and Nitrates Series represents a collection of high-purity noble metal compounds designed for advanced applications in catalysis, electrochemistry, materials synthesis, and scientific research. Each product features exceptional chemical stability, consistent purity, and optimized solubility — making them ideal for industrial and academic laboratories.

💎 ChemXpert™ Ruthenium(III) Chloride Trihydrate

RuCl₃·3H₂O (Ru ≥ 37 wt%)  CAS No.: 14898-67-0  Molecular Weight: 261.43

🔬 Product Overview

ChemXpert™ Ruthenium(III) Chloride is a deep red to brown crystalline solid with excellent reactivity and purity. It serves as one of the most versatile precursors in ruthenium chemistry, extensively used in catalysis, organic synthesis, electrode production, and functional materials preparation.

⚗️ Key Applications

• Catalyst precursor: Used in oxidation, hydrogenation, olefin metathesis, and C–H activation reactions; a well-known precursor to Grubbs catalysts.

• Electrode materials: Enables the preparation of RuO₂-coated electrodes (DSA type) with improved conductivity and corrosion resistance.

• Material synthesis: Can be reduced to metallic Ru or used to produce photoactive Ru complexes.

• Analytical chemistry: Applied in complexometric titration and electrochemical analysis.

• Electroplating: Used to prepare ruthenium plating baths for bright, wear-resistant coatings.

Specification (HG/T 3679-2000):
RuCl₃ ≥ 99.9 wt%; Ru ≥ 37.19 wt%; Fe/Na/Ca/Mg/Cu ≤ 0.012 wt%

Appearance: Reddish-brown crystal or powder
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether
Storage: Keep sealed, dry, and protected from light and moisture
Packaging: 0.1 g – 1 kg

💠 ChemXpert™ Hexachloroiridic Acid Hexahydrate

H₂IrCl₆·6H₂O (Ir ≥ 35 wt%)  CAS No.: 110802-84-1  Molecular Weight: 566.91

🔬 Product Overview

A reddish-brown crystalline compound with high purity and minimal impurities, Hexachloroiridic Acid is an essential precursor for iridium-based catalysts, electroplating baths, and functional materials.

⚗️ Key Applications

• Catalysis: Hydrogenation, oxidation, and C–C coupling reactions.

• Material preparation: Source for high-purity iridium metal and Ir–Pt or Ir–Ru alloys.

• Functional materials: Used to prepare Ir complexes for OLEDs and photocatalytic systems.

• Electroplating: Precursor for iridium plating baths with high hardness and corrosion resistance.

• Research: Reference standard for coordination chemistry and analytical studies.

Specification: H₂IrCl₆·6H₂O ≥ 99.9 wt%; Ir ≥ 35.13 wt%; Other metallic impurities ≤ 0.02 wt%
Appearance: Reddish-brown crystal
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol
Storage: Light- and moisture-sensitive; store sealed

⚗️ ChemXpert™ Iridium(III) Chloride Trihydrate

IrCl₃·3H₂O (Ir ≥ 54 wt%)  CAS No.: 13569-57-8

🔬 Product Overview

A dark reddish-brown crystalline powder of exceptional purity, Iridium(III) Chloride is widely applied in organic catalysis, electroplating, and advanced material research.

⚗️ Key Applications

• Catalytic hydrogenation, oxidation, and allylation reactions

• Precursor for metallic Ir and Ir-based alloys

• Raw material for iridium electroplating baths

• Analytical reagent in coordination chemistry and spectroscopy

Specification: IrCl₃·nH₂O ≥ 99.9 wt%; Ir ≥ 54.02 wt%; Impurities (Pd, Pt, Rh, Ru) ≤ 0.02 wt%

⚗️ ChemXpert™ Iridium(IV) Chloride Hydrate

IrCl₄·nH₂O (Ir ≥ 54 wt%)  CAS No.: 10025-97-5

🔬 Product Overview

A dark brown to black crystalline compound offering high purity and strong chemical activity, Iridium(IV) Chloride Hydrate is suitable for catalytic, electrochemical, and academic research applications.

Key Data: IrCl₄·nH₂O ≥ 99.9 wt%; Ir ≥ 54.05 wt%; Metallic impurities ≤ 0.02 wt%

💠 ChemXpert™ Chloroplatinic Acid Hexahydrate

H₂PtCl₆·6H₂O (Pt ≥ 38 wt%)  CAS No.: 18497-13-7  Molecular Weight: 517.92

🔬 Product Overview

An essential platinum compound, Chloroplatinic Acid Hexahydrate is the core precursor for platinum-based catalysts, electroplating solutions, and analytical reagents.

⚗️ Key Applications

• Catalyst preparation: For Pt/C, Pt/Al₂O₃, and other supported catalysts

• Electroplating: Main ingredient in platinum plating solutions

• Analytical chemistry: Reagent for detecting K⁺, Cs⁺, and Tl⁺

• Materials science: Used for electrodes, sensors, and optoelectronic materials

• Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for anti-cancer drugs

Specification: Pt ≥ 38 wt%; Purity ≥ 99.9 wt%; Metallic impurities (Pd, Rh, Ir, Au, etc.) < 0.002 wt%

⚗️ ChemXpert™ Platinum Nitrate Solution

PtN₂O₆ (Pt 18.02 wt%)  CAS No.: 18496-40-7

💧 Product Overview

A light yellow transparent solution featuring excellent catalytic activity and chemical stability, Platinum Nitrate Solution is a valuable precursor for precious metal catalysts and electrode materials.

⚗️ Key Applications

• Catalysis in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C–C coupling reactions

• Preparation of metallic Pt and Pt-based alloys

• Raw material for platinum plating and electrodes

• Analytical chemistry: quantitative ion analysis, standard solutions

• Platinum chemistry and mechanistic studies

Specification: Pt content 18.02 wt%; NO₃⁻/Pt ratio 3.20; Other PGM impurities ≤ 0.05 wt%

Packaging: 100 mL / 500 mL / 1 L
Storage: Cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and organic contact

🔖 Conclusion

The ChemXpert™ Precious Metal Chlorides and Nitrates range provides high-purity, research-grade materials engineered for precision catalysis, analytical chemistry, and advanced materials synthesis. Each product undergoes rigorous quality testing, ensuring performance consistency and reproducibility for both laboratory and industrial applications.