Ruthenium Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ruthenium Metal
- Ru
Ruthenium supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover elemental ruthenium for catalysts, alloys, electronic materials and laboratory development. Identified by the chemical symbol Ru, this platinum-group metal is purchased against a defined form, purity and impurity specification rather than as a general-purpose commodity.
Commercial forms include grey to black ruthenium metal powder, high-surface-area powder, sponge or granules for alloying, and fabricated sputtering targets. Powder requirements may also define particle-size distribution or surface characteristics, while target enquiries need dimensions and any backing or bonding details.
Ruthenium is used in catalyst preparation, specialty alloy systems and thin-film deposition for electronic and advanced-material applications. Laboratories and development teams also specify elemental ruthenium for controlled catalyst, materials and metallurgical programmes where the exact chemical identity matters.
Send the required form, purity, impurity limits, particle or target dimensions, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7440-18-8
- Formula
- Ru
- Grade
- metal powder, high-surface-area powder, sponge or granules, sputtering target
- Appearance
- silvery-grey metal; grey to black when supplied as a finely divided powder
Ruthenium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthenium metal powder | grey to black metallic powder | — | Catalyst manufacture, specialty pastes and materials processing where the required particle form, purity and impurity profile are defined by the buyer's process. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-surface-area ruthenium powder | fine dark grey to black powder | — | Catalyst preparation and research work requiring a finely divided form of elemental ruthenium with a stated particle or surface-area requirement. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Ruthenium sponge or granules | porous metallic pieces or granules | — | Alloying, remelting and specialist manufacturing processes that prefer a larger metallic form over fine powder. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity ruthenium sputtering target | fabricated solid target or target assembly, as specified | — | Physical vapour deposition of ruthenium-containing thin films for electronic, coating and materials-development applications. | Dimensions, target format and packing are confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy Ruthenium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Ruthenium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | elemental ruthenium metal | — |
| Chemical symbol | Ru | — |
| CAS number | 7440-18-8 | — |
| Atomic number | 44 | — |
| Physical form | powder, high-surface-area powder, sponge, granules or fabricated target as specified for the quoted grade | — |
| Grade controls | purity, particle form, particle-size distribution, trace-metal limits and target dimensions confirmed against the buyer's written specification | — |
Ruthenium applications
Safety and handling
Keep the quoted ruthenium form sealed, dry and protected from contamination. Fine powders require handling controls suited to the supplied particle form; follow the safety information provided for the quoted grade.
Common questions about Ruthenium
What forms of ruthenium can be requested?
Common commercial requests include ruthenium metal powder, high-surface-area powder, sponge or granules and fabricated sputtering targets. State the required form, purity, particle requirements or target dimensions so the quotation can be checked against the intended process.
Is ruthenium metal the same product as ruthenium chloride?
No. Ruthenium metal is elemental Ru, while ruthenium chlorides are separate compounds with their own compositions and specifications. Provide the exact chemical identity from the catalyst recipe, drawing or process document to avoid substituting a metal for a compound.
Which ruthenium form is suitable for catalyst preparation?
Catalyst work often specifies a fine or high-surface-area ruthenium powder, but the correct choice depends on the preparation route, substrate and written particle or purity requirements. Send the required form, particle specification and impurity limits with the enquiry.
What should be specified for a ruthenium sputtering target enquiry?
Provide the target diameter or other dimensions, thickness, purity, allowable impurities, backing or bonding requirement, quantity and deposition application. Fabricated format, documentation and commercial availability are confirmed with the quotation.
How should a buyer select ruthenium purity and impurity limits?
Use the catalyst, alloy or deposition process specification rather than selecting purity by name alone. State the required ruthenium basis and any controlled metallic or non-metallic impurities so the quoted grade can be compared with the process requirement.
How are ruthenium packing, documents and delivery confirmed?
Pack format depends on the physical form, quantity and handling needs. Send any preferred container and document requirements with the delivery location; availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed in the quotation.