Platinum(IV) Chloride

PtCl₄

IUPAC: Platinum(IV) chloride

CAS: 13454-96-1

Overview

Platinum(IV) chloride is a reddish-brown salt used as a catalyst precursor. Platinum catalysts are essential in automotive catalytic converters and fuel cells.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Chlorine Cl 4 35.4500
Platinum Pt 1 195.0800

Elemental Composition

Cl
Chlorine ×4
42.1%
Pt
Platinum ×1
57.9%

Uses

  • • Catalyst precursor
  • • Electrochemistry
  • • Analytical chemistry

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Automotive catalytic converters use about 40% of all platinum mined worldwide

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Expensive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Pt](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
336.89 g/mol
Density
4.3030 g/cm³
Melting Point
370.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
336.8373
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
19.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platinum(IV) Chloride?
Platinum(IV) Chloride (PtCl₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Platinum(IV) chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Platinum(IV) Chloride?
Platinum(IV) Chloride has a molar mass of 336.89 g/mol.
What state is Platinum(IV) Chloride at room temperature?
Platinum(IV) Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Platinum(IV) Chloride organic or inorganic?
Platinum(IV) Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Platinum(IV) Chloride?
Platinum(IV) Chloride (PtCl₄) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Platinum (Pt).