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Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hydrate, 99.9% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Catalysis, electroplating, photography, platinum mirrors, printing for etching of zinc, producing fine color in glass and porcelain, indelible ink, microscopy.Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate is used for the determination of potassium. It is also used for the purification of platinum by treating it with ammonium chloride followed by heating of ammonium hexachloroplatinate with hydrogen yields elemental platinum. It also finds application in catalysis, electroplating, photography, platinum mirrors, printing for etching of zinc, producing fine color in glass and porcelain, indelible ink and microscopy. It is a precursor for the preparation of other platinum catalysts. In addition to this, it is also used as an analytical reagent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 60°C (decomposition) |
Color | Orange to White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 1 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in nitric acid. |
Formula Weight | 409.82 (Anhydrous) |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Density | 2.43 |
Chemical Name or Material | Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate (IV) hexahydrate |
RUO – Research Use Only
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