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Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate, ACS, Premion™, 99.95% (metals basis), Pt 37.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate is used for the determination of potassium. It is also used for the purification of platinum by treating it with ammonium chloride flowed by heating of ammonium hexachloroplatinate with hydrogen yields elemental platinum. It also finds application in catalysis, electroplating, photography, platinum mirrors, printing for etching of zinc, producing fine color in glass and porcelain, indelible ink and microscopy. It is a precursor for the preparation of other platinum catalysts.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 60°C (decomposition) |
| Color | Red to Brown |
| Physical Form | Lump |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.95% (metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,ether,ethyl acetate and acetone. Insoluble in nitric acid. |
| Formula Weight | 517.91 (409.82 Anhydrous) |
| Grade | ACS |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Appearance | Red-brown lump |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z11K035 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/01/2025 | 036259.03,036259.14,036259.06 |
| M06L024 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/01/2025 | 036259.03,036259.14,036259.06 |
| M06L025 | Certificate of Analysis | 10/01/2025 | 036259.03,036259.14,036259.06 |
| X10K010 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/11/2024 | 036259.03,036259.14,036259.06 |
| U16K033 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/08/2024 | 036259.03,036259.14,036259.06 |
Safety and Handling
- Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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