Description

Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II) is a coordination compound of platinum, widely recognized for its role as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This high-purity inorganic salt is valued for its ability to introduce platinum into complex molecular structures with precise control. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, electroplating, and materials science who require a reliable source of platinum cyanide complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in chemical synthesis and fuel cells.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in specialized electroplating baths for depositing thin, uniform platinum or platinum alloy coatings on conductive substrates.
• Materials Science Research: A critical reagent for developing novel coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional inorganic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block in organometallic chemistry and for the preparation of other platinum cyanide complexes.
• Analytical Reagent: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific analytical and spectroscopic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II)
CAS No.	562-76-5
Molecular Formula	K2Pt(CN)4
Molecular Weight	377.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate; Potassium Platinocyanide; Tetrapotassium Hexacyanoplatinate; Dipotassium Tetracyanoplatinate; Potassium Hexacyanoplatinate(IV) (common misnomer); K2Pt(CN)4; Platinocyanide of Potassium
EINECS	209-230-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetracyanoplatinate(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment 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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2Pt(CN)4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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