Description

Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate(II) is a key inorganic platinum complex salt, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its high purity and consistent quality are critical for ensuring reproducibility in sensitive chemical processes and research applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, chemical synthesis, and precious metal catalyst industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell reactions.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in electroplating baths for depositing thin, uniform platinum coatings on electrodes and electronic components.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental reagent for the preparation of novel platinum-containing compounds, nanomaterials, and coordination polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a platinum source in organic and inorganic synthesis for creating organometallic complexes and specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for platinum determination and related spectroscopic studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of platinum-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate(II)
CAS No.	10025-99-7
Molecular Formula	K2PtCl4
Molecular Weight	415.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate; Potassium Chloroplatinate; Dipotassium Tetrachloroplatinate; Potassium Platinate Chloride; Platinate(2-), Tetrachloro-, Dipotassium, (SP-4-1)-; Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate(2-); K2PtCl4; Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Dipotassium
EINECS	233-050-9

Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate(II) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (K2PtCl4)	≥ 99.0%
Platinum (Pt) Content	≥ 46.8%
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.1%
Chloride (Cl) Content	Conforms to theoretical

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