Osmium(III) bromide
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| IUPAC name
Tribromoosmium
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| Other names
Osmium tribromide
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| Properties | |
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| 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).
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Osmium(III) tribromide is a binary inorganic compound with the chemical formula OsBr
3.[1]
Synthesis
[edit]Decomposition of osmium tetrabromide under vacuum heating:
- 2OsBr4 → 2OsBr3 + Br2
Physical properties
[edit]The compound forms dark-grey crystals.[2] Insoluble in water.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Osmium Bromide". American Elements. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Osmium (III) Bromide, OsBr3". matweb.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ 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.