Title: Potassium Hexachloroosmate(IV)
CAS Registry Number: 16871-60-6
Synonyms: Osmium potassium chloride
Molecular Formula: Cl6K2Os
Molecular Weight: 481.14
Percent Composition: Cl 44.21%, K 16.25%, Os 39.54%
Line Formula: K2[OsCl6]
Literature References: Preparation: Turner
et al., Anal. Chem. 30, 1708 (1958).
Properties: Dark red to almost black, cubic crystals. Freely sol in water; sparingly sol in alcohol.