Platinum(IV) Chloride

PtCl₄

IUPAC: Platinum(IV) chloride

CAS: 13454-96-1

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 4 35,4500
Platinum Pt 1 195,0800

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×4
42,1%
Pt
Platinum ×1
57,9%

Verwendung

  • • Catalyst precursor
  • • Electrochemistry
  • • Analytical chemistry

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Expensive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Pt](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
336,89 g/mol
Dichte
4,3030 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
370,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).