Description

Triammonium Hexachloroosmate(3-) is an inorganic coordination compound of osmium, a rare and valuable platinum group metal. This compound serves as a critical precursor material for the synthesis of other osmium complexes and for applications requiring a soluble source of osmium. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in advanced material science and catalysis. Its consistent quality and purity are essential for ensuring reproducible results in sensitive chemical processes.

Application

• Catalysis Research: As a precursor for developing novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin films of osmium or osmium alloys for electronic contacts and wear-resistant coatings.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source compound for the CVD growth of osmium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical device fabrication.
• Reference Material & Standard: Employed in analytical chemistry as a standard for osmium quantification and in spectroscopic studies.
• Synthesis of Organometallics: A key starting material for the preparation of organo-osmium compounds used in academic and industrial research.
• Fuel Cell Technology: Investigated for use in catalyst layers for fuel cells and other electrochemical energy conversion devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triammonium Hexachloroosmate(3-)
CAS No.	68413-66-1
Molecular Formula	H12Cl6N3Os3- • 3NH4+ Commonly represented as (NH4)3[OsCl6]
Molecular Weight	481.12 g/mol (for (NH4)3[OsCl6])
Synonyms	Ammonium Hexachloroosmate(III); Triammonium Hexachloroosmate; Ammonium Hexachloroosmate(3-); (NH4)3OsCl6; Hexachloroosmate(3-) triammonium salt; Osmium ammonium chloride; Ammonium chloroosmate
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Quality Control

Our Triammonium Hexachloroosmate(3-) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. 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. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Os content)	≥ 38.0 %
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, complete solution

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