Description

Platinum(IV) Iodide is a high-purity inorganic compound of platinum and iodine, valued for its role as a specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its primary commercial significance lies in enabling precise chemical transformations and the deposition of platinum-containing films in controlled environments. This material is essential for research and development laboratories, semiconductor manufacturers, and chemical companies focused on creating novel catalysts or electronic materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel platinum-based catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and other fine chemical synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a source material for depositing thin platinum or platinum-iodide films in semiconductor and nanotechnology applications.
• Materials Science: Acts as a key starting material in the synthesis of complex inorganic compounds and coordination polymers for experimental studies.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard or reagent in research and quality control laboratories.
• Electroplating: Potential use in specialized electroplating baths for depositing platinum alloys under specific conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Platinum(IV) Iodide
CAS No.	7790-39-8
Molecular Formula	PtI4
Molecular Weight	702.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Platinum Tetraiodide; Tetraiodoplatinum; Platinum(4+) tetraiodide; Iodic acid, platinum(4+) salt; Platinum iodide (PtI4); Platinum iodide black; Platinum periodide
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Quality Control

Our Platinum(IV) Iodide is manufactured and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (PtI4)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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