Description

Osmium(III) Chloride Hydrate is a hygroscopic, inorganic compound of the precious metal osmium. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis research, offering a controlled source of osmium ions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories engaged in the development of specialized catalysts, electroplating processes, and novel inorganic synthesis. Its consistent quality is essential for ensuring reproducible experimental and manufacturing outcomes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous osmium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, durable osmium or osmium-alloy coatings for electrical contacts and wear-resistant surfaces.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential source material in CVD processes for depositing high-purity osmium films in semiconductor and electronic applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry, synthesizing osmium complexes, and studying catalytic mechanisms.
• Specialty Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a reagent for preparing other osmium salts and compounds with specific oxidation states for analytical or material science purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium(III) Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	14996-60-2
Molecular Formula	Cl3Os • xH2O
Molecular Weight	296.59 (Anhydrous basis) + hydrate
Synonyms	Osmium Trichloride Hydrate; Hydrated Osmium(III) Chloride; Osmium Chloride Hydrate; Osmous Chloride Hydrate; Trichloroosmium Hydrate; Osmium Chloride (OsCl3) Hydrate; Osmium(3+) Chloride Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Osmium(III) Chloride Hydrate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of significant metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, water content, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this product must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (OsCl3 basis)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Reported on COA
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Reported on COA

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