Description

Osmium(IV) Oxide Hydrate is a specialized inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced material science and catalysis. This material serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing osmium metal, osmium complexes, and other osmium-based compounds. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of heterogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of specialized coatings. The compound is identified by CAS No. 89520-34-3.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of osmium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical synthesis processes.
• Electrode Material Development: Used in research for modifying electrode surfaces and developing advanced electrochemical sensors.
• Thin Film & Coating Deposition: Serves as a source material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) to create osmium or osmium oxide thin films for electronic and optical applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an oxidizing agent or catalyst in specific, high-value organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Fundamental research component for studying the properties of osmium oxides and their hydrates.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for calibration and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Osmium(IV) Oxide Hydrate
CAS No.	89520-34-3
Molecular Formula	OsO₂·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	222.23 (anhydrous basis) + xH₂O
Synonyms	Osmium Dioxide Hydrate; Osmium(IV) Oxide Hydrate; Osmium Oxide Hydrate; Osmium Dioxide Monohydrate (common form); Osmium(4+) Oxide Hydrate; OsO₂ Hydrate; Hydrated Osmium Dioxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Osmium(IV) Oxide Hydrate is produced and handled under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizer and being strictly light-sensitive, it must be handled and stored with appropriate precautions to prevent degradation or hazardous reactions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (OsO₂ basis)	≥ 85.0%
Water Content (Loss on Drying)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1%
Other Metals (by ICP)	Contact for details

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