Osmium(IV) fluoride

Osmium(IV) fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound of osmium metal and fluorine with the chemical formula .

Synthesis

Passing fluorine over heated osmium at 280 °C:

Reaction products can be contaminated with other osmium fluorides.

Physical properties

Osmium(IV) fluoride compound forms yellow hygroscopic crystals.

Chemical properties

Osmium(IV) fluoride reacts with water.

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