Description

Osmium(III) Chloride Trihydrate is a hygroscopic, inorganic coordination compound of the precious metal osmium. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis research, where precise control over metal oxidation state and ligand environment is paramount. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Catalysis Research: A valuable precursor for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in the development and testing of electrodes and electrochemical sensors due to osmium's redox-active properties.
• Materials Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of osmium-doped nanoparticles, thin films, and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research exploring the coordination chemistry and catalytic cycles of osmium complexes.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium(III) Chloride Trihydrate
CAS No.	135296-80-9
Molecular Formula	Cl3Os • 3H2O
Molecular Weight	331.59 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Osmium Trichloride Trihydrate; Osmium Chloride Trihydrate; Osmium(3+) Chloride Trihydrate; Trichloroosmium Trihydrate; OsCl3•3H2O
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Quality Control

Our Osmium(III) Chloride Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material 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•3H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Theoretical (Trihydrate)
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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