Nomenclature
CAS number: 10049-08-8
Cl
3Ru; mol wt 207.43.
Cl 51.27%, Ru 48.72%.
RuCl
3.
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.