8302. Ruthenium Trichloride

Nomenclature

CAS number: 10049-08-8
Cl3Ru; mol wt 207.43.
Cl 51.27%, Ru 48.72%.
RuCl3.

Description and references

Two forms, α and β, are known. Prepn: Fletcher et al., Nature 199, 1089 (1963).

Derivative

α-RuCl3.

Properties

Black lustrous crystals. Insol in alcohol, water.

Derivative

β-RuCl3.

Properties

Dark-brown, fluffy, hexagonal crystals. Sol in alcohol.