RuCl4

Ruthenium tetrachloride, RuCl4, is a chemical compound. It is a solid substance. Ruthenium, a rare transition metal, is bonded to four chlorine atoms. Information regarding the precise structure and stability of RuCl4 is less extensively documented compared to other ruthenium chlorides like RuCl3. Ruthenium chlorides are typically synthesized through reactions involving ruthenium metal and chlorine gas or other chlorinating agents. The conditions and starting materials can influence the resulting oxidation state and stoichiometry of the ruthenium chloride formed. Ruthenium compounds in general are known for their catalytic properties and are utilized in various chemical transformations. Specific applications for RuCl4 itself are not widely reported, likely due to its less common nature or potential instability. Further research into its properties and synthesis might reveal specific uses or characteristics.