Osmium(II) chloride explained
Osmium(II) chloride or osmium dichloride is an inorganic compound composed of osmium metal and chlorine with the chemical formula .[1]
Synthesis
Osmium(II) chloride can be prepared by disproportionation of osmium(III) chloride at 500 °C in vacuum.[2]
Physical properties
Osmium(II) chloride is a hygroscopic dark brown solid that is insoluble in water.[3]
It is soluble in ethanol and ether.[4]
Chemical properties
Osmium(II) chloride does not react with hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid.
It reacts with CO at 220 °C:
Uses
Osmium(II) chloride can be used for the catalytic production of trialkylamines.[5]
Notes and References
- Book: Satya . Prakash . Advanced Chemistry of Rare Elements . 2013 . S. Chand Publishing . 978-81-219-4254-6 . 613 . 30 March 2023 . en.
- Book: Singh . G. . Chemistry Of Lanthanides And Actinides . 2007 . Discovery Publishing House . 978-81-8356-241-6 . 307 . 30 March 2023 . en.
- Book: Leddicotte . G. W. . The Radiochemistry of Osmium . 1961 . Subcommittee on Radiochemistry, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council; available from the Office of Technical Services, Department of Commerce . 5 . 30 March 2023 . en.
- Book: Comey . Arthur Messinger . A Dictionary of chemical solubilities . 1896 . Macmillan and Company . 275 . 30 March 2023 . en.
- Book: Macintyre . Jane E. . Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds, Supplement 4 . 5 December 1996 . . 978-0-412-75020-5 . 221 . 30 March 2023 . en.
