Osmium(IV) fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound of osmium metal and fluorine with the chemical formula OsF4.[1][2]

Synthesis

Passing fluorine over heated osmium at 280 °C:

Os + 2F2 → OsF4

Reaction products can be contaminated with other osmium fluorides.

Physical properties

Osmium(IV) fluoride compound forms yellow hygroscopic crystals.

Chemical properties

Osmium(IV) fluoride reacts with water.[3]

OsF4 + 2H2O → OsO2 + 4HF

References

  1. ^ "osmium(IV) fluorideosmium(IV) fluoride". www.chemsrc.com. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  2. ^ Simons, J. H. (2 December 2012). Fluorine Chemistry V5. Elsevier. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-323-14724-8. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  3. ^ Lide, David R. (19 June 2003). 1998 Freshman Achievement Award. CRC Press. p. 479. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8. Retrieved 28 March 2023.