Description

Osmium (III) Chloride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing other osmium complexes and materials due to its specific oxidation state. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments involved in catalyst development, materials synthesis, and specialized chemical manufacturing. Its controlled reactivity makes it valuable for applications requiring precise osmium sources.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a starting material for the deposition of osmium-containing thin films or nanomaterials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reagent in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of novel osmium complexes with tailored properties.
• Electrochemistry: Investigated for use in electrochemical applications and the development of specialized electrodes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity standard or reagent in analytical and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium (III) Chloride
CAS No.	13444-93-4
Molecular Formula	Cl3Os
Molecular Weight	296.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmium Trichloride; Osmium Chloride (OsCl3); Osmium(3+) trichloride; Trichloroosmium; Osmium chloride (OsCl3); Osmium sesquichloride
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Quality Control

Our Osmium (III) Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research or process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (OsCl3)	≥ 98.0 %
Trace Metals Analysis	By ICP-MS

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.