Osmium Compounds
| Definition: |
Inorganic compounds that contain osmium as an integral part of the molecule. |
| Notes: |
inorganic; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: OSMIUM CPDS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Osmium (1966-1993) |
Osmium Compounds Categories.
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Osmium Tetroxide - (T-4)-Osmium oxide (OsO4). A highly toxic and volatile oxide of osmium used in industry as an oxidizing agent. It is also used as a histological fixative and stain and as a synovectomy agent in arthritic joints. Its vapor can cause eye, skin, and lung damage. |
Osmium Compounds Definitions and Terms
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