Platinum(IV) Chloride

PtCl₄

IUPAC: Platinum(IV) chloride

CAS: 13454-96-1

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Chlorine Cl 4 35,4500
Platinum Pt 1 195,0800

Composição elemental

Usos

  • Catalyst precursor
  • Electrochemistry
  • Analytical chemistry

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Expensive

Structure

SMILES

Cl[Pt](Cl)(Cl)Cl

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
336,89 g/mol
Densidade
4,3030 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
370,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).