Description

Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II) is a coordination compound of platinum, valued for its role as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a controlled source of the tetracyanoplatinate anion, which is essential for creating materials with specific electronic and structural properties. This product is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electroplating, catalysis, and materials science, where precise chemical building blocks are critical for innovation.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: As a source of platinum for specialized electroplating baths, providing corrosion-resistant and conductive coatings.
• Catalysis Research: Serving as a precursor for synthesizing novel platinum-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and fuel cell technology.
• Materials Science: A fundamental building block for the synthesis of coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional inorganic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of other platinum cyanide complexes and organometallic compounds for research and development.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in specific analytical procedures and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II)
CAS No.	38245-27-1
Molecular Formula	K2Pt(CN)4
Molecular Weight	377.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate; Dipotassium Tetracyanoplatinate; Potassium Platinate Cyanide; Tetracyanoplatinate(II) Dipotassium; K2Pt(CN)4; Platinum Potassium Cyanide
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II) is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production 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 should be kept under dry conditions. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2Pt(CN)4)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 2.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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