Description

Platinum Tetrachloride is a versatile inorganic compound widely used as a key precursor in catalysis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of platinum for the synthesis of catalysts, coordination complexes, and advanced materials. This product is essential for industries including chemical manufacturing, electronics, and research & development, where high-purity platinum compounds are required.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A critical starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other industrial chemical processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths to deposit platinum coatings for corrosion-resistant and conductive surfaces in electrical contacts and specialized equipment.
• Materials Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for the production of platinum nanoparticles, thin films, and other advanced materials for electronics and sensor applications.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Employed in laboratories for the preparation of novel platinum coordination complexes and organometallic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain platinum-containing compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum Tetrachloride
CAS No.	13454-96-1
Molecular Formula	PtCl4
Molecular Weight	336.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum(IV) chloride; Platinum chloride (PtCl4); Tetrachloroplatinum; Platinic chloride; Platinum perchloride; Platinum chloride brown; Platinum(4+) tetrachloride
EINECS	236-645-1

Quality Control

Our Platinum Tetrachloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Insolubles in Water	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.01 %

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