Description

Potassium Bis(Oxalato)Platinate Dihydrate is a coordination complex of platinum, characterized by its oxalate ligands. This compound serves as a valuable precursor in the synthesis of other platinum complexes and nanomaterials, offering controlled reactivity and high purity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and advanced chemical synthesis. The product is supplied with a guaranteed specification to ensure consistent performance in sensitive applications.

Application

• Catalysis Research: As a precursor for developing novel platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell reactions.
• Materials Science: A key starting material for the synthesis of platinum nanoparticles and other nanostructured materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin, uniform platinum films for electronic components and corrosion-resistant surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the research and development of platinum-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic and inorganic synthesis to introduce platinum into complex molecular architectures.
• Analytical Standards: Used as a certified reference material for calibrating analytical instruments in platinum quantification.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Potassium Bis(Oxalato)Platinate Dihydrate
CAS No.	38685-12-0
Molecular Formula	K2[Pt(C2O4)2]·2H2O
Molecular Weight	529.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Oxalatoplatinate(II) Dihydrate; Dipotassium Bis(oxalato)platinate Dihydrate; Potassium Platinum Oxalate; Potassium Tetroxalatoplatinate(II) Dihydrate; K2Pt(ox)2·2H2O; Platinum Potassium Oxalate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Bis(Oxalato)Platinate Dihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 36.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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