Potassium perruthenate

Agent Name
Potassium perruthenate
CAS Number
10378-50-4
Formula
K.O4-Ru
Major Category
Metals
Potassium perruthenate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Perruthenic acid, potassium salt; Potassium ruthenium tetraoxide; Ruthenate (RuO41-), potassium (1:1), (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus] UN1479
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Black crystalline solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Rhenium."
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Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."

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