K2PtCl4
metal· K2PtCl4
K2PtCl4 (potassium tetrachloroplatinate) is an inorganic coordination compound and platinum salt used primarily as a precursor material and catalyst component in chemical synthesis and catalysis research. This material finds application in platinum metallurgy, homogeneous catalysis, and specialty chemical manufacturing where controlled platinum deposition or catalytic activity is required. Engineers and chemists select this compound for its role in synthesizing platinum-based catalysts, electrochemical systems, and research into transition metal chemistry, offering a soluble, well-defined source of platinum that is superior to metallic platinum for solution-based processes.
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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 11.80 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 17.18 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 6.650 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 9.990 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.472 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.618 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 5.285 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.142 range 2.826–5.459median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -223.5 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02050 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.405 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.