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Osmium(II) chloride or osmium dichloride is an inorganic compound composed of osmium metal and chlorine with the chemical formula OsCl
2.[1]
Synthesis
Osmium(II) chloride can be prepared by disproportionation of osmium(III) chloride at 500 °C in vacuum.[2]
- 2OsCl3 → OsCl4 + OsCl2
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:
- OsCl2 + 3CO → Os(CO)3Cl2
Uses
Osmium(II) chloride can be used for the catalytic production of trialkylamines.[5]
References
- ^ Satya, Prakash (2013). Advanced Chemistry of Rare Elements. S. Chand Publishing. p. 613. ISBN 978-81-219-4254-6. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Singh, G. (2007). Chemistry Of Lanthanides And Actinides. Discovery Publishing House. p. 307. ISBN 978-81-8356-241-6. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Leddicotte, G. W. (1961). The Radiochemistry of Osmium. Subcommittee on Radiochemistry, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council; available from the Office of Technical Services, Department of Commerce. p. 5. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Comey, Arthur Messinger (1896). A Dictionary of chemical solubilities. Macmillan and Company. p. 275. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Macintyre, Jane E. (5 December 1996). Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds, Supplement 4. CRC Press. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-412-75020-5. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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