Description

Dirubidium Tetrachloroplatinate is an inorganic platinum coordination compound with the chemical formula Rb2PtCl4. This material serves as a valuable precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis research, offering a controlled source of platinum in a soluble, reactive form. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of specialty chemicals, electronics, and catalyst development.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell applications.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel inorganic complexes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and coordination polymers for specialized applications.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Acts as a source of platinum for electroplating baths to create thin, conductive, and corrosion-resistant coatings on various substrates.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing high-purity platinum films and nanostructures in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Analytical Reagent: Utilized in laboratory settings as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and synthesis of certain platinum-containing pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dirubidium Tetrachloroplatinate
CAS No.	13820-56-9
Molecular Formula	Cl4PtRb2
Molecular Weight	512.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Rubidium Tetrachloroplatinate(II); Rubidium Platinate Chloride; Dirubidium Platinum Tetrachloride; Tetrachloroplatinate(2-) Dirubidium; Rb2PtCl4; Platinum Potassium Chloride (related analog); Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate (related analog)
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Quality Control

Our Dirubidium Tetrachloroplatinate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rb2PtCl4)	≥ 98.0 %
Pt Content	≥ 38.0 %
Water Solubility	Freely soluble
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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