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Chloroplatinic acid hydrate

Catalog Number
ACM26023847-1
CAS
26023-84-7
Synonyms
hydrogenhexachloroplatinate(iv)hydrate,reagentacs;Hydrogenhexachloroplatinum(IV)hydrate;PLATINUM(IV) CHLORIDE ACID HEXAHYDRATE;PLATINUM(IV) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE;PLATINUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE;PLATINUM CHLORIDE;PLATINIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE;DIHYDROGEN HEXA
IUPAC Name
Hexachloroplatinum(2-);hydron;hydrate
Molecular Weight
409.81
Molecular Formula
H2PtCl6 · Xh2o
Canonical SMILES
[H+].[H+].O.Cl[Pt-2](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/6ClH.H2O.Pt/h6*1H;1H2;/q;;;;;;;+4/p-4
InChI Key
SLIOYUPLNYLSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Melting Point
60 °C
Purity
95%+
Density
2.43 g/mL
Appearance
Orange Powder
Application
Chloroplatinic acid hydrate, appearing as orange to brown lumps, serves multiple key purposes across various industries. It is prominently utilized as a catalyst and plays a significant role in electroplating, photography, and the creation of platinum mirrors. This compound is also instrumental in the etching process of zinc for printing, enhancing the coloration in glass and porcelain, and producing indelible ink. In microscopy, it adds precision and depth, while in analytical chemistry, it is employed for potassium determination. Furthermore, chloroplatinic acid hydrate assists in the purification of platinum by a process that involves treatment with ammonium chloride, followed by the heating of ammonium hexachloroplatinate with hydrogen to yield elemental platinum. Additionally, it acts as an essential precursor for synthesizing various other platinum catalysts.
Storage
2-8°C
MDL Number
MFCD00149909

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