Name | Rhenium(VI) Oxide |
Synonyms | ReO3 trioxorhenium triketorhenium RHENIUMM OXIDE RHENIUM TRIOXIDE Rhenium(VI) Oxide RHENIUM (VI) OXIDE Rhenium oxide (ReO3) Rhenium(VI) trioxide |
CAS | 1314-28-9 |
EINECS | 215-228-8 |
Molecular Formula | O3Re |
Molar Mass | 234.21 |
Density | 6.9-7.4 |
Melting Point | 400°C (dec.) |
Boling Point | 400°C |
Flash Point | 400°C |
Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
Appearance | Morphology Powder |
Color | Violet |
Merck | 14,8180 |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
MDL | MFCD00016306 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Compared with general oxides, rhenium trioxide has an unusually low resistivity. Similar to metals, their resistivity decreases with decreasing temperature. At 300 K, its resistivity is 100.0 nΩ · m, while at 100 K, it drops to 6.0 nΩ · m. Rhenium trioxide is not active in chemical properties. Insoluble in water, dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sodium hydroxide, but soluble in concentrated nitric acid and oxidized to perrhenic acid. When it is disproportionated by concentrated alkali, there is no rhenium (VI) salt in the aqueous solution. Heating in vacuum to above 300 ℃, rhenium trioxide disproportionates to Re2O7 and ReO2. |
Use | Introduction Rhenium trioxide or rhenium oxide (VI) is an oxide of rhenium with the chemical formula ReO3. It is a red solid with metallic luster and is the only stable trioxide among VIIB group elements. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
introduction | rhenium trioxide or rhenium oxide (VI) is an oxide of rhenium with the chemical formula ReO3. It is a red solid with metallic luster and is the only stable trioxide among VIIB group elements. |
Properties | Compared with general oxides, rhenium trioxide has an unusually low resistivity. Similar to metals, their resistivity decreases with decreasing temperature. At 300 K, its resistivity is 100.0 nΩ · m, while at 100 K, it drops to 6.0 nΩ · m. Rhenium trioxide is not active in chemical properties. Insoluble in water, dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sodium hydroxide, but soluble in concentrated nitric acid and oxidized to perrhenic acid. When it is disproportionated by concentrated alkali, there is no rhenium (VI) salt in the aqueous solution. Heating in vacuum to above 300 ℃, rhenium trioxide disproportionates to Re2O7 and ReO2. |
preparation | rhenium trioxide cannot be directly prepared from elements. it can be prepared by reducing rhenium heptaoxide by CO at 300 ℃: Re2O7 CO→ 2 ReO3 CO2 |
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Rhenium trioxide cannot be directly prepared from elements. It can be prepared by reducing rhenium heptaoxide by CO at 300°C:
Re2O7 CO → 2 ReO3 CO2