Description and features
Ru-Cat 402 (Ruthenium on Alumina Catalyst) is a black powder which has Ru/AIO2O3 as chemical formula.
This Ruthenium, a rare earth metal, supported catalyst has several applications including fuel cell technology, organic chemistry and hydrogenation of aromatic aldehydes.
Availability
Europe and United States: Ru-Cat 402 is available with short lead times.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. Please contact our sales department for more details.
➔ Limited available (< 1.000 KG) in the European Union as this product has not been REACH registered (yet).
Product Identification
| CAS number | 7440-18-8 |
| EC number | 231-127-1 |
| HS code | 3822 00 00 |
| Sensitivity | Not hygroscopic |
Specification
| Appearance | Black powder |
| Ruthenium content | 5.0 % (± 0.02) |
| Chloride content | ≤ 0.05% |
| Water content | ≤ 0.50% |
Application
Ru-Cat 402 (Ruthenium on Alumina Catalyst) is used for hydrogenation reaction of aromatic aldehydes, aniline and its derivatives, nitro aromatics and aliphatic compounds. Further it finds its application as exhaust gas purifying catalyst and in fuel cell technology.
Packaging
Available packaging: 12 KG plastic drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store Ru-Cat 402 (Ruthenium on Alumina Catalyst) in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements.
Keep it away from heat sources and oxidizing agents.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for Ru-Cat 402 and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS outlines the hazards of a product and explains how to handle, use, and store the product safely. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | Ru/AIO2O3 |
| Molecular weight | 208.83 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | [Ru] |
| InChi key | KJTLSVCANCCWHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Chemical formula |
Physicochemical information
| Boiling point | No data available |
| Bulk density | 0.70 – 1.0 g/ml |
| Pore volume | ≥ 0.30 ml/g |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Specific surface | ≥ 300 m2/g |