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Chloroplatinic acid hydrate

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Hexachloroplatinic(IV) acid hydrate, Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hydrate, Platinic chloride hydrate

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Linear Formula:
H2PtCl6 · xH2O
CAS Number:
26023-84-7
Molecular Weight:
409.81 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
241-010-7
MDL number:
MFCD00149909
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
24874178
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

composition

Pt, 37-40%

mp

60 °C (lit.)

density

2.43 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O.Cl.Cl.Cl[Pt](Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/6ClH.H2O.Pt/h6*1H;1H2;/q;;;;;;;+4/p-4

InChI key

SLIOYUPLNYLSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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General description

Chloroplatinic acid hydrate is the most readily available compound of platinum. It may be prepared by dissolving platinum in aqua regia. Thermogravimetric analysis of this compound has been reported. The analysis shows the loss of water followed by formation of platinum tetrachloride (PtCl4) at 220 °C and β-PtCl2 at 350 °C finally decomposing to platinum metal at 500 °C.

Application

Hydrosilylation Catalysts
Chloroplatinic acid hydrate may be used:
  • in the determination of potassium, by selective precipitation as potassium chloroplatinate.[1]
  • in the purification of platinum.[2]
  • In catalysis during the addition of silicon hydrides to olefinic double bonds and in platinum-catalyzed hydrosilylation of alkynes. [3][4]

Storage and Stability

1. Hygroscopic material, always handle in a glove bag or a glove box filled with dry inert gas
2. Recommended for one time use to prevent water absorption and degradation. If necessary, once opened, repack and seal under dry inert gas.
3. Store with care. Prevent from light. Always store in well-sealed containers in a dry inert atmosphere. Recommended to store containers in a secondary desiccator with desiccant in a dry inert atmosphere.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H314,H317,H334

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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MKCV7731
MKCT3977
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MKCR1840
MKCS7457

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Chemistry of Precious Metals null
The Separation and Determination of the Alkali Metals Using Perchloric Acid. V. Perchloric Acid and Chloroplatinic Acid in the Determination of Small Amounts of Potassium in the Presence of Large Amounts of Sodium
Smith GF and Gring JL
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 55(10), 3957-3961 (1933)
The Addition of Silicon Hydrides to Olefinic Double Bonds. Part II. The Use of Group VIII Metal Catalysts
Speir JL, et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 79(4), 974-979 (1957)
The Addition of Silicon Hydrides to Olefinic Double Bonds. Part III. The Addition to Non-terminal Olefins in the Presence of Chloroplatinic Acid
Saam JC and Speier JL
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 80(15), 4104-4106 (1958)
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eLife, 10 (2021-02-16)
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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. How much Pt is in this solution?

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    1. This product contains 37-40 % Platinum.

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