OSMIUM (IV) OXIDE

CAS NO.：12036-02-1
Empirical Formula: O2Os
Molecular Weight: 222.23
MDL number: MFCD00799803
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-28 13:53:26

What is OSMIUM (IV) OXIDE?

Chemical properties

dark bluish black powder(s), with rutile crystal(s) form [KIR82] [ALD94]

The Uses of OSMIUM (IV) OXIDE

The osmium oxide/hexacyanoruthenate films modified electrodes plays an important role for the electrocatalytic reaction of catecholamines and sulfur oxoanions. Used as catalyst. Metallic osmium or an osmium oxide-ruthenium cyanide film modified graphite electrodes plays an essential role for the determination of biogenic amines from electrocatalytic responses.

Safety Profile

Brown or black crystals. Amorphous form can explode spontaneously in air. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Os.

Properties of OSMIUM (IV) OXIDE

Density	11.4
solubility	insoluble in H2O, acid solutions
form	Powder
Specific Gravity	11.4
color	Black
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in cold water.

Safety information for OSMIUM (IV) OXIDE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.