Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG)

Osmium Tetroxide, Crystalline, Highest Purity, 99.95% (Osmic Acid Anhydride) OsO4   F.W. 254.20   CAS #20816-12-0 Melting Range : 39.5-41.0?C Boiling Point : 129.7?C Vapor Pressure @25?C: 9.8 mmHg Solubility: 5.07% in Cold Water; 6.5% in Hot Water; 25.0% in CCl4 Non-Volatile matter: <0.02% 

Osmium is a highly toxic, volatile solid, crystalised compound.  It is colourless but almost appears yellow.  

Small size (2 ml), Light-gauge, pre-scored amber glass ampoules. Ampoules containing OsOCrystal, are pre-cleaned and heat sealed in plastic bags to assure a contaminant-free solution. Ampoules are also free of pressure-sensitive labels and, therefore, do not require cleaning prior to solution preparation. 

Aqueous Solutions are sealed under dry nitrogen with exact concentrations and volume in pre-scored amber-ampoules. 

Applications: 
Many uses, most commonly a post-fixative in EM.   

 
Storage:  
Store at room temperature 

Store with milk powder - full-cream milk powder will inactivate osmium tetroxide's toxic vapours and is less messy than corn oil 

 
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SDS Omium Tetroxide 4% Aqueous 

Code Title Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 26-04-2024
C011-2 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 2ml See above $32.00 AUD
C011-210 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 10 x 2ml 2 in stock $130.00 AUD
C011-250 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 50 x 2ml See above $591.00 AUD
C011-5 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 5ml See above $44.00 AUD
C011-510 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 10 x 5ml See above $280.00 AUD
C011-550 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 50 x 5ml See above $1,138.00 AUD
C011 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 10ml In Stock $64.00 AUD
C011-1010 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 10 x 10ml 1 in stock $341.00 AUD
C011-1050 Osmium tetroxide 4% aqueous solution (DG) 50 x 10ml See above $1,716.00 AUD