Description

Osmium Carbonyl is a volatile, organometallic compound of osmium, a precious transition metal. This material serves as a crucial precursor in advanced catalytic processes and materials science research, valued for its ability to deposit high-purity osmium films or nanoparticles. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and nanotechnology.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other fine chemical synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source for depositing thin, uniform films of pure osmium or osmium-containing alloys onto substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Nanoparticle Synthesis: Acts as a molecular precursor for the controlled synthesis of osmium nanoparticles with specific sizes and shapes for catalytic and material studies.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic compounds, reaction mechanisms, and catalytic cycles.
• Surface Modification: Used to create osmium-coated surfaces for specialized electrochemical or sensor applications.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a reagent in the synthesis of other organoosmium complexes with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium Carbonyl
CAS No.	15696-40-9
Molecular Formula	Os3(CO)12 (Triosmium dodecacarbonyl)
Molecular Weight	906.81 g/mol
Synonyms	Triosmium Dodecacarbonyl; Dodecacarbonyltriosmium; Osmium Carbonyl Cluster; Osmium(0) Carbonyl; Os3(CO)12; Osmium Tri-carbonyl; Carbonyl Osmium
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Quality Control

Our Osmium Carbonyl is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). It is recommended to store under an inert gas atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to golden crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Os content)	≥ 99% (by ICP-OES)
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane)

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