Chemical Properties
Red/Brown, Tetragonal Crystals
Uses
Potassium tetrachloroplatinate solution is used in the preparation of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles. Ligands like ammonia or triphenyl phosphine can able to replace the chloride ligands to afford various derivatives. The replacement by ammonia results in the preparation of cisplatin, which is used in the cancer treatment. Further, it is used as catalyst in the hydroarylation reaction.
Uses
In photography, in acid toning baths.
General Description
Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II) is a ruby red crystalline solid and can be prepared by reacting potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) with cuprous chloride.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Human poison by
ingestion. Poison experimentally by
intraperitoneal route. Corrosive to human
skin by intradermal route. Mutation data
reported. Human systemic effects:
eosinophha, gastritis, renal function tests
depressed. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of Cland K2O. Used as a
catalyst for hydroformulations,
photocatalysts, and dissociation of water.
See also PLATINUM COMPOUNDS.
Purification Methods
It forms crystals from aqueous 0.75M HCl (20mL/g) between 100o and 0o. Wash them with ice-cold water and dry.
