Osmium tetroxide

Osmium tetroxide

CAS #20816-12-0
SynonymOsmium tetraoxide,Tetraoxoosmium, Perosmic oxide
Chemical FomularOsO4
OdorAcrid, chlorine-like odor
SolubilitySlightly in water
Molar mass254.2 g/mol
HazardsCorrosive,Extremely Toxic

 

Osmium tetroxide appears as a colorless or yellow solid with a pungent odor of chlorine. Begins to sublime below the melting point. Soluble in alcohol. Toxic by inhalation and a strong irritant to the eyes and mucous membranes.

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