Osmium(III) bromide

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

Osmium(III) bromide
Names
IUPAC name
Tribromoosmium
Other names
Osmium tribromide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
  • InChI=1S/3BrH.Os/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
    Key: GCZALAMYKLLEHP-UHFFFAOYSA-K
  • [Os+2].[Br-].[Br-].[Br-]
Properties
Br3Os
Molar mass 429.94 g·mol−1
Appearance dark-grey solid
Density g/cm3
Melting point 340
insoluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

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. p. 4-79. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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