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Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV), Pt 39.6%

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Description

CAS: 16921-30-5 | Cl6K2Pt | 485.98 g/mol

Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is used for the determination of potassium by gravimetric analysis. It is also used to prepare potassium tetrchloroplatinate by reduction using hydrazine dihydrochloride. Further, it is used in photography.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 16921-30-5
Molecular Formula Cl6K2Pt
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 485.98
MDL Number MFCD00011389
InChI Key DPAIVKJGTXERIM-UHFFFAOYSA-H
Synonym potassium hexachloroplatinate iv, potassium platinic chloride, potassium hexachloroplatinate, dipotassium platinum hexachloride, platinic potassium chloride, dipotassium hexachloroplatinate, potassium platinum chloride, dipotassium hexachloroplatinate 2-, ccris 7824, platinum potassium chloride
PubChem CID 61856
IUPAC Name dipotassium;hexachloroplatinum(2-)
SMILES [K+].[K+].Cl[Pt--](Cl)(Cl)(Cl)(Cl)Cl

Specifications

Melting Point 250°C (decomposition)
Color Yellow
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Quantity 0.25 g
Linear Formula K2PtCl6
UN Number UN3288
Merck Index 14,7636
Solubility Information Soluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in cold water; Practically insoluble in alcoholSoluble in hot water; Slightly soluble in cold water; Insoluble in alcohol.
Formula Weight 486.01
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) Pt 39.6%
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index ≥1.825
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 3.50 g/mL
Chemical Name or Material Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H290-H301-H317-H318-H334-H335-H373
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H334-H372-H318-H290-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Causes serious eye damage.
May be corrosive to metals.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement P234-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P285-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P314-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber 240-979-3
RTECSNumber TP1650000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

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