Description

Osmium Potassium Cyanide is a coordination compound of osmium, a rare and valuable platinum group metal. This specialized chemical is valued for its unique catalytic and electronic properties derived from the osmium center. It serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced materials science and specialized chemical synthesis. Key applications include catalysis research, electroplating, and the development of novel inorganic complexes.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing osmium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing thin osmium or osmium-alloy coatings, which impart hardness and corrosion resistance.
• Materials Science: Serves as a building block for creating novel coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in the synthesis of other osmium complexes and organometallic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific spectroscopic and electrochemical analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium Potassium Cyanide
CAS No.	38192-69-7
Molecular Formula	K4[Os(CN)6]
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium Hexacyanoosmate(II); Potassium Osmium Cyanide; Osmium Potassium Hexacyanide; Potassium Hexacyanoosmate(2-); Hexacyanoosmate(2-) Potassium Salt; Osmium Tetrapotassium Hexacyanide; K4[Os(CN)6]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Osmium Potassium Cyanide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as osmium content, cyanide content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance for your critical research and development applications.

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 strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. Due to the cyanide content, ensure storage is in a secure, dedicated chemical storage area with appropriate safety signage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Osmium Content)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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