Description

Platinum Dihydroxide is a valuable inorganic platinum compound, primarily known as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key intermediate for producing high-purity platinum catalysts and other platinum-based materials essential for modern industrial chemistry. This product is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical catalyst, electronics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality platinum sources for their processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of highly active platinum catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell applications.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in the preparation of plating baths to deposit thin, conductive, and corrosion-resistant platinum films on electronic components and jewelry.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of other platinum salts and coordination complexes for pharmaceutical and fine chemical research.
• Sensor & Electrode Material Development: Utilized in the fabrication of sensitive electrochemical sensors and electrodes due to platinum's excellent catalytic and conductive properties.
• Nanomaterial Production: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of platinum nanoparticles and nanostructures with controlled size and morphology.
• Ceramic & Glass Additive: Incorporated in specialty glasses and ceramics to impart specific electrical properties or coloration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum Dihydroxide
CAS No.	12135-23-8
Molecular Formula	H2O2Pt or Pt(OH)2
Molecular Weight	229.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(II) Hydroxide; Platinum Hydroxide; Dihydroxoplatinum; Platinous Hydroxide; Platinum Dihydrate; Platinate(2-), dihydroxy-; Hydroxyplatinic Acid (obsolete)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Platinum Dihydroxide is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for industrial and research applications. Each batch is analyzed for key parameters including platinum content and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 should be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to black powder or solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (as Pt)	≥ 85.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5%
Nitrate (NO3)	≤ 0.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 1.0%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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