Description

Osmium Hexafluoride is a highly volatile and reactive inorganic compound of osmium and fluorine. This material is of significant industrial and research interest due to its powerful fluorinating properties and its role in the synthesis of other osmium compounds. It is primarily utilized in specialized chemical synthesis, materials science research, and as a precursor in the deposition of thin films. Professionals in the semiconductor, catalysis, and advanced materials sectors require this high-purity reagent for critical development and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile precursor for the deposition of osmium or osmium-containing thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Specialized Fluorination Reactions: Serves as a potent fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce fluorine atoms into target molecules.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a starting material for synthesizing novel osmium-based catalysts for oxidation and other chemical processes.
• Materials Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced inorganic materials and coordination complexes.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for applications in isotope separation and nuclear fuel cycle research due to its volatility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium Hexafluoride
CAS No.	13768-38-2
Molecular Formula	OsF6
Molecular Weight	304.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmium(VI) fluoride; Osmium fluoride (OsF6); Hexafluoroosmium; Osmium hexafluoride; Perosmic fluoride
EINECS	237-397-1

Quality Control

Our Osmium Hexafluoride is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and strong bases. Due to its high volatility and reactivity, containers must be kept tightly sealed under appropriate pressure and handled with proper engineering controls. Long-term storage should be in a dedicated, secure, and inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow crystalline solid / Volatile gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (OsF6)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.5%
Non-Volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%
Other Metal Impurities	Contact for details

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