Molekula
Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)
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Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is a platinum-containing compound used in catalysis, electroplating, and the synthesis of other platinum complexes. It also has documented applications in photography, where it is employed in photographic processing. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline solid. CAS: 16921-30-5, Molecular Formula: Cl₆Pt·2K, Molecular Weight: 485.99 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £276.00 per pack ex VAT · £331.20 inc. VAT
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100 g — £3,674.00 per pack ex VAT · £4,408.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | ≥ 99.9% |
| Au | ≤ 0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Identification (IR) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Tin (Sn) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Silver (Ag) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Aluminium (Al) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Platinum (Pt) | ≥ 39.7% |
| Rhodium (Rh) | ≤ 0.01% |
| Palladium (Pd) | ≤ 0.01% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 46849972 |
| CAS Number | 16921-30-5 |
| IUPAC Name | dipotassium;hexachloroplatinum(2-) |
| EC Number | 240-979-3 |
| Molecular Formula | Cl6Pt.2K |
| Molecular Weight | 485.99 |
| Exact Mass | 484.7024 |
| SMILES | Cl[Pt-2](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl.[K+].[K+] |
| InChIKey | DPAIVKJGTXERIM-UHFFFAOYSA-H |
| InChI | InChI=1S/6ClH.2K.Pt/h6*1H;;;/q;;;;;;2*+1;+4/p-6 |
| PubChem CID | 61856 |
| UN Number | UN2923 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2843900000 |
| Tariff Code | 2843909000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Dipotassium hexachloroplatinate
- Dipotassium hexachloroplatinate(2-)
- Dipotassium platinum hexachloride
- Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, dipotassium
- Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, dipotassium, (OC-6-11)-
- Platinic potassium chloride
- Potassium hexachloroplatinate
- Potassium platinic chloride
- Potassium platinum chloride
- Potassium platinum(IV) chloride
Frequently asked questions
What is potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) used for?
It is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of platinum-based catalysts and in the production of platinum metal for industrial applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is Cl6Pt.2K and the molecular weight is 485.99 g/mol.
How should potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available?
Available in high purity grade suitable for laboratory and industrial synthesis.
Can Molekula supply it in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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