PtCl₃ is a platinum chloride compound that exists primarily as a research chemical rather than an engineering structural material. It is typically encountered in catalysis research, electrochemistry, and as a precursor for platinum-based catalytic materials and coatings. Engineers and chemists select this compound for its ability to generate highly active platinum catalysts through decomposition or reduction, making it valuable in applications where platinum's exceptional catalytic properties and chemical inertness are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1900 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.00100 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2369 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03518 | eV/atom | — |