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Ammonium hexachloroplatinate(IV), Pt 43.4% min
Description
Electroplating of platinum, manufacturing of platinum spongeAmmonium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is used in electroplating of platinum and to make spongy platinum. It reacts with copper(II) acetate and hydrogen sulfide to prepare Cu2PtIIPt3IVS8 which finds application in diamagnetic materials and semiconductors. It is also used in platinum plating. Further, it acts 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 | (decomposition) |
Color | Yellow |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3288 |
Merck Index | 14,548 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water; Insoluble in alcohol,ether and concentrated hydrochloric acid. |
Formula Weight | 443.89 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | Pt 43.4% min. |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301-H317-H318-H334 |
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 | P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P285-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P341-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 240-973-0 |
RTECSNumber | BP5425000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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