Description

Osmium192 is a stable, non-radioactive isotope of the precious transition metal osmium, identified by CAS No. 15062-08-5. This high-purity material is critical for applications requiring the unique chemical and physical properties of osmium without radiological concerns. It is essential for advanced research and industrial processes in catalysis, materials science, and specialized analytical techniques where isotopic purity and metallic behavior are paramount.

Application

• Catalyst Research & Development: Used as a model catalyst or catalyst precursor in hydrogenation, oxidation, and ammonia synthesis studies due to osmium's high activity.
• High-Durability Alloys: Serves as a hardening agent in specialty alloys for electrical contacts, fountain pen tips, and instrument pivots requiring extreme wear resistance.
• Reference Standard in Mass Spectrometry: Employed as a calibration standard in isotopic analysis and geochemical dating due to its precise atomic mass.
• Thin Film & Vapor Deposition: Used in Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes to create ultra-hard, corrosion-resistant coatings on critical components.
• Electrochemistry: Investigated for use in advanced electrode materials and electrocatalysts for fuel cells and other energy conversion devices.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in specialized organic transformations, such as the Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation, though typically in oxide forms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium192
CAS No.	15062-08-5
Molecular Formula	Os
Molecular Weight	191.961 g/mol
Synonyms	Osmium-192; 192Os; Osmium, isotope of mass 192; Stable Osmium-192; Os-192 isotope; Osmium metal (isotope 192); Element 76, isotope 192
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Quality Control

Our Osmium192 is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure isotopic and chemical purity for research and industrial use. Each batch is analyzed via high-precision mass spectrometry to confirm isotopic abundance and screened for metallic impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic ratio, purity, and trace element content is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the potential formation of toxic, volatile osmium tetroxide (OsO4), ensure containers are securely sealed and stored away from strong oxidizers. Keep under an inert atmosphere if in finely divided form to prevent surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray-blue, lustrous metal (powder, sponge, or solid)
Isotopic Purity (192Os)	> 99.5% (atom percent)
Assay (Total Osmium)	> 99.9% (metallic basis)
Identification (Mass Spectrometry)	Conforms
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

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