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Osmium(III) tribromide is a binary inorganic compound with the chemical formula OsBr
3
.[1]

Synthesis

Decomposition of osmium tetrabromide under vacuum heating:

2OsBr4 → 2OsBr3 + Br2

Physical properties

The compound forms dark-grey crystals.[2] Insoluble in water.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Osmium Bromide". American Elements. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Osmium (III) Bromide, OsBr3". matweb.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ Lide, David R. (19 June 2003). 1998 Freshman Achievement Award. CRC Press. pp. 4–79. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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