Description

Platinum(II) Cyanide is an inorganic coordination compound of platinum in the +2 oxidation state. This specialized chemical is valued for its role as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalytic research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of electroplating, heterogeneous catalysis, and materials science.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, fuel cells, and other catalytic processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used in specialized electroplating baths to deposit thin platinum films or coatings for corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.
• Materials Research: A key reagent in the development of novel inorganic complexes, coordination polymers, and nanomaterials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a platinum source in organic and inorganic synthesis for creating organometallic compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used in the preparation of standards or reagents for analytical testing and spectroscopy.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental research in coordination chemistry and applied industrial development projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum(II) Cyanide
CAS No.	592-06-3
Molecular Formula	Pt(CN)2
Molecular Weight	247.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanoplatinous Acid; Platinum Dicyanide; Platinocyanide; Platinum Cyanide; Dicyanoplatinum; Platinum(2+) Cyanide; Platinous Cyanide
EINECS	209-739-8

Quality Control

Our Platinum(II) Cyanide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pt content)	≥ 78.0% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.5%

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