Rhenium Trioxide (ReO3)-Powder

Rhenium Trioxide (ReO3)-Powder introduce:

Characteristic




Rhenium trioxide or rhenium(VI) oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ReO3. It is a red solid with a metallic lustre, which resembles copper in appearance. It is the only stable trioxide of the Group 7 elements (Mn, Tc, Re).




Chemical formula：ReO3

Molar mass：234.205 g/mol

Appearance：Deep red crystals

Density：6.92 g/cm3

Melting point：400 °C (752 °F; 673 K) (decomposes)

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：+16.0·10−6 cm3/mol

Refractive index (nD)：1.68

Crystal structure：Cubic, cP4




Application




Rhenium trioxide finds some use in organic synthesis as a catalyst for amide reduction.