Description

Tripotassium Hexachloroosmate is an inorganic coordination compound of osmium, a precious transition metal. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, valued for its high purity and consistent performance. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, specialty chemical synthesis, and the development of novel catalytic systems.

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: Employed in the development and study of electrodes, electrocatalysts, and electrochemical sensors due to osmium's redox properties.
• Materials Synthesis: Used in the preparation of osmium-containing thin films, nanomaterials, and other functional materials for electronic and optical applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a potential source material for the deposition of osmium or osmium oxide films in semiconductor and coating technologies.
• Analytical Chemistry: May serve as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and trace metal detection methodologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in inorganic and organometallic chemistry to explore new compounds and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tripotassium Hexachloroosmate
CAS No.	68938-94-3
Molecular Formula	K3[OsCl6]
Molecular Weight	Approx. 581.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hexachloroosmate(III); Potassium Osmium Chloride; Tripotassium Osmium Hexachloride; K3OsCl6; Osmium Potassium Chloride; Hexachloroosmate(3-) Tripotassium; Osmate(3-), hexachloro-, tripotassium, (OC-6-11)-
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Quality Control

Our Tripotassium Hexachloroosmate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, spectrophotometry, and X-ray diffraction. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong oxidizer; keep the container tightly sealed and separate from incompatible materials such as combustible organics and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Os content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Potassium Content	Conforms to theoretical
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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