Description

Potassium Hexachloroplatinate(IV) is an inorganic platinum salt widely utilized as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its high purity and consistent quality are essential for ensuring reproducible results in sensitive chemical processes and research applications. This compound is primarily sought by the chemical manufacturing, electronics, and academic research sectors for applications ranging from catalyst preparation to the deposition of platinum films.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell technologies.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths for the deposition of platinum coatings on electrodes and other components requiring corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a platinum source in the sol-gel synthesis of ceramics, nanomaterials, and other functional inorganic materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for the determination of other elements or in spectroscopic studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a platinum source in the research and development of certain platinum-containing chemotherapeutic agents and other specialized compounds.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A potential precursor for CVD processes to create high-purity platinum thin films in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexachloroplatinate(IV)
CAS No.	1307-80-8
Molecular Formula	K2PtCl6
Molecular Weight	485.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Chloroplatinate; Dipotassium Hexachloroplatinate; Potassium Platinate(IV) Chloride; Potassium Hexachloroplatinate; Platinic Potassium Chloride; K2PtCl6; Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate(IV) Dichloride (obsolete)
EINECS	215-150-0

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexachloroplatinate(IV) is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2PtCl6)	≥ 99.0%
Platinum (Pt) Content	≥ 39.5%
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.