Description

Platinum (IV) Bromide is an inorganic coordination compound of platinum in its +4 oxidation state. This high-purity material is valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalytic research. It is essential for R&D and production processes in the electronics, fine chemical, and specialty catalyst industries.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous platinum-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and fuel cell reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the deposition of platinum-containing thin films and nanomaterials for electronic and optical applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in specific organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for platinum quantification and speciation studies.
• Electroplating: Potential use in specialized electroplating baths for depositing platinum coatings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Platinum (IV) Bromide
CAS No.	68938-92-1
Molecular Formula	PtBr4
Molecular Weight	514.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum Tetrabromide; Tetra bromoplatinum; Platinum(4+) tetrabromide; Platinum bromide (PtBr4); Bromoplatinic acid (anhydride); Platinum(IV) bromide, anhydrous
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Quality Control

Our Platinum (IV) Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and assay specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtBr4)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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