Description

Platinum(IV) Sulfide is a high-purity inorganic compound of significant industrial and research interest. This material is valued for its unique catalytic and electronic properties derived from the combination of platinum and sulfur. It serves as a critical precursor and functional component in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processes. Key industries utilizing this compound include catalysis, electronics, and materials science research.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of platinum-based catalysts for hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and fuel cell applications.
• Electronic Materials: Acts as a source material for depositing platinum-sulfide thin films in semiconductor and photovoltaic device fabrication.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized reagent in inorganic and organometallic synthesis for introducing platinum-sulfur motifs.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying chalcogenide materials, surface science, and novel catalytic systems.
• Sensor Technology: Investigated for use in the development of chemical sensors and detectors due to its specific surface reactivity.
• Energy Storage: Explored as a potential component in next-generation battery electrodes and supercapacitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum(IV) Sulfide
CAS No.	12038-21-0
Molecular Formula	PtS2
Molecular Weight	259.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum Disulfide; Platinum(4+) Sulfide; Platinum Sulfide (PtS2); Dithioxoplatinum; Platinsulfid; Sulfanylidenesulfanylplatinum; Platinum(IV) Disulfide
EINECS	234-886-6

Quality Control

Our Platinum(IV) Sulfide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) where applicable. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical metallic impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and contaminants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystals
Identification (IR / XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (PtS2)	≥ 99.0% (Metal basis)
Particle Size (D50)	< 10 µm (or as specified)
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	As per customer requirement

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