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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
5 October 2010
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
ca. 90 °C
Remarks on result:
other: No melting below 450 °C

As a result of the low rate of enthalpy change during decomposition, the onset temperature could only be approximated.

As the test item was supplied as the hydrated solid, it was concluded that the complex broad endotherms observed from approximately 90 °C were most likely due to losses of water of crystallisation.

Similar thermographic profiles were obtained using air and nitrogen atmospheres; this indicates that the observed decomposition is probably thermal and not oxidative

Conclusions:
Ruthenium trichloride decomposed from approximately 90°C with no definitive signs of melting below 450°C.
Executive summary:

Walker and White (2011) is a GLP compliant study following OECD guideline 102 and EU method A1. It is considered suitable for use as the key study for this endpoint. Ruthenium trichloride decomposed from approximately 90°C with no definitive signs of melting below 450°C.

Description of key information

Ruthenium trichloride decomposed from approximately 90°C with no definitive signs of melting below 450°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
450 °C

Additional information

Walker and White (2011) is a GLP compliant study following OECD guideline 102 and EU method A1. It is considered suitable for use as the key study for this endpoint. Ruthenium trichloride decomposed from approximately 90°C with no definitive signs of melting below 450°C.