Description

Dipotassium Hexachloroosmate is a high-purity inorganic salt of the precious metal osmium, widely recognized by its CAS number 16871-60-6. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and specialized chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers involved in electrochemistry, catalysis, and the development of novel coordination complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous osmium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical processes.
• Electrochemical Research: Used in the development and study of electrodes, electrocatalysts, and redox systems for fuel cells and sensors.
• Materials Science: Employed in the preparation of thin films, coatings, and other advanced materials where osmium compounds impart specific electronic or catalytic properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a fundamental building block for synthesizing novel osmium coordination complexes and organometallic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for trace metal analysis and other spectroscopic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Hexachloroosmate
CAS No.	16871-60-6
Molecular Formula	K2[OsCl6]
Molecular Weight	481.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hexachloroosmate(IV); Potassium Osmium Chloride; Dipotassium Osmium Hexachloride; Osmium Potassium Chloride; K2OsCl6; Hexachloroosmate(2-) Dipotassium
EINECS	240-923-8

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Hexachloroosmate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance 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). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2[OsCl6])	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (Os basis)	≥ 39.5 %
Chloride Content	44.0 - 45.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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