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Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)

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Synonym(s):

Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Cl6K2Pt
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
485.99
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
240-979-3
NACRES:
NA.21

Quality Level

Assay

99.0-101.0% (calculated of Pt)

form

solid

potency

195 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

mp

250 °C (decomposes)

solubility

50 g/L

density

3.48 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

Al: ≤10 ppm
Ca: ≤50 ppm
Cd: ≤10 ppm
Co: ≤10 ppm
Cr: ≤10 ppm
Cu: ≤50 ppm
Fe: ≤50 ppm
Hg: ≤100 ppm
Ir: ≤100 ppm
Mg: ≤50 ppm
Mn: ≤10 ppm
Ni: ≤10 ppm
Os: ≤100 ppm
Pb: ≤50 ppm
Pd: ≤100 ppm
Pt: ≤39.7-40.5%
Rh: ≤100 ppm
Ru: ≤100 ppm
Zn: ≤10 ppm

storage temp.

no temp limit

SMILES string

Cl[Pt-2](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl.[K+].[K+]

InChI

1S/6Cl.2K.Pt/q;;;;;;2*+1;-2

InChI key

AEOPYHADKIPPRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Ex Vivo Electrochemical Monitoring of Cholinergic Signaling in the Mouse Colon Using an Enzyme-Based Biosensor.: This study uses electrochemical methods to monitor neurotransmitter activity, demonstrating the application of potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) in preparing biosensors for neuroscience research (Henderson S et al., 2023).
  • Electroless deposition of platinum nanoparticles in room-temperature ionic liquids.: This article explores the electroless deposition process of platinum nanoparticles, where potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is utilized as a precursor, highlighting its role in innovative materials science within analytical chemistry settings (Zhang D et al., 2013).
  • Surface modified bacterial biosorbent with poly(allylamine hydrochloride): Development using response surface methodology and use for recovery of hexachloroplatinate(IV) from aqueous solution.: This research demonstrates the development of a modified bacterial biosorbent for the recovery of hexachloroplatinate(IV), offering a novel approach in the field of environmental chemistry and analytical techniques (Mao J et al., 2010).

Analysis Note

Identity (elemental analysis): passes test
Assay (calculated of Pt): 99.0 - 101.0 %
Pt (Platinum): 39.7 - 40.5 %
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 10 ppm
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 50 ppm
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 10 ppm
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 10 ppm
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 10 ppm
Cu (Copper): ≤ 50 ppm
Fe (Iron): ≤ 50 ppm
Hg (Mercury): ≤ 100 ppm
Ir (Iridium): ≤ 100 ppm
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 50 ppm
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 10 ppm
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 10 ppm
Os (Osmium): ≤ 100 ppm
Pb (Lead): ≤ 50 ppm
Pd (Palladium): ≤ 100 ppm
Rh (Rhodium): ≤ 100 ppm
Ru (Ruthenium): ≤ 100 ppm
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 10 ppm

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT RE 1

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash


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