PtCl2
metal· PtCl2
PtCl2 is a platinum chloride compound that exists primarily in research and specialized industrial contexts rather than as a conventional structural material. It is studied as a precursor for platinum-based catalysts, thin-film deposition, and advanced materials synthesis, with particular interest in catalytic and electronic applications where platinum's chemical stability and catalytic properties are leveraged. Engineers and researchers select this compound for niche applications requiring platinum's noble-metal characteristics, such as fuel cell catalyst preparation and semiconductor processing, though it is not suitable for load-bearing or bulk structural applications.
catalyst precursorschemical vapor depositionfuel cell materialsresearch/laboratory synthesisplatinum-based coatingssemiconductor processing
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,803.7 | ksi | — | ||
Exfoliation Energy(Eexf) | 60.98 | meV/atom | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,571.5 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2298 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6020 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 3.730 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 8.088 | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -225.4 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03470 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3280 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
Export Control
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.