Ammonium chloroplatinate Property

Melting point:

°Cd ec.)

Density 

3.07 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C

solubility 

insoluble in ethanol

form 

Powder

color 

Yellow

Specific Gravity

3.065

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol, ether and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

Merck 

14,548

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 0.002 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 4 mg/m3; TWA 0.002 mg/m3

Stability:

hygroscopic

CAS DataBase Reference

16919-58-7(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ammonium chloroplatinate (16919-58-7)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

25-41-42/43

Safety Statements 

22-26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3288 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

BP5425000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

16919-58-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 195 mg/kg GTPZAB 21(7),55,77

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

Ammonium chloroplatinate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

YELLOW CUBIC CRYSTALS

Chemical Properties

Ammonium chloroplatinate is an orange-red crystalline cubic solid or yellow powder which decomposes when heated.

Uses

Platinum plating; manufacture of spongy platinum.

Uses

Electroplating of platinum, manufacturing of platinum spongeAmmonium hexachloroplatinate(IV) is used in electroplating of platinum and to make spongy platinum. It reacts with copper(II) acetate and hydrogen sulfide to prepare Cu2PtIIPt3IVS8 which finds application in diamagnetic materials and semiconductors. It is also used in platinum plating. Further, it acts as an analytical reagent.

Definition

ChEBI: Ammonium hexachloroplatinate is an ammonium salt comprising separate ammonium cations and octahedral [PtCl6](2-) anions. It contains a hexachloroplatinate(2-).

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Poison by inhalation and ingestion. Human pulmonary system effects by inhalation. See also PLATINUM COMPOUNDS. An explosively unstable compound. Incompatible with KOH (boiling with alkali yields a product which, after drying, will explode @ 205' or if mixed with combustibles). When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl-, NOx, and NH3.

Potential Exposure

It is used in photography, platinum plating and in the manufacture of platinum sponge.

Shipping

UN3288 Toxic solids, inorganic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

This material is unstable and potentially explosive. Incompatible with strong oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.

Waste Disposal

Because of the high value of the metal, recovery is the economically indicated disposal method.