Chemical Name: Ammonium Perrhenate
CAS No.: 13598-65-7
EC No.: 237-075-6
Molecular Formula: NH4ReO4
Molecular Weight: 268.24
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Chemical Name: Ammonium Perrhenate
CAS No.: 13598-65-7
EC No.: 237-075-6
Molecular Formula: NH4ReO4
Molecular Weight: 268.24
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Ammonium Perrhenate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Ammonium Perrhenate
Synonyms: Ammonium perrhenate(VII); Perrhenic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium rhenium oxide; Ammonium rhenium tetraoxide; Ammonium metaperrhenate; Metaperrhenic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium perrenate; ammonium tetraoxorheniumuide
CAS No.: 13598-65-7
EC No.: 237-075-6
Molecular Formula: NH4ReO4
Molecular Weight: 268.24
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Assay: 99.99% min
Ammonium Perrhenate Specification
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (Re Content) | 69.4% Min |
| Purity (Trace Metals Basis) | 99.99% Min / 99.999% Min |
| Potassium (K) | 0.001% Max |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.001% Max |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.0005% Max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.0005% Max |
| Calcium (Ca) | 0.0005% Max |
| Moisture | 0.2% Max |
Ammonium Perrhenate Applications
Catalyst Production: Widely used as a precursor for preparing heterogeneous catalysts, particularly platinum-rhenium catalysts utilized in petroleum refining for high-octane gasoline production (catalytic reforming).
Superalloy Manufacturing: Serves as the primary source of pure rhenium metal, which is a critical alloying element in nickel-based superalloys used for manufacturing gas turbine engine blades and aerospace components.
Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an efficient catalyst or co-catalyst in organic synthesis, including hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and various oxidation reactions.
Scientific Research: Utilized in laboratory research as a standard reagent for analyzing rhenium chemistry and developing new high-temperature resistant materials.
Ammonium Perrhenate Packaging & Shipping
Standard Packaging: 1 kg or 5 kg net per vacuum-sealed plastic bottle, packed in external fiber drums or cartons.
Ammonium Perrhenate Storage
Temperature: Store at room temperature (around 20 C to 25 C) in a cool, dry place. Protection: Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Segregation: Store away from flammable materials, organic substances, reducing agents, and strong acids to avoid hazardous reactions.