Platinum(II) iodide
 beta-PtI2 (at room temperature)
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diiodoplatinum
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| Other names
Platinum diiodide, platinum(2+) diiodide
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.029.277 |
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| Molar mass | 448.893 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | black crystals |
| Density | 6.403 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 360 °C (680 °F; 633 K) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Platinum(II) iodide is a binary inorganic compound of platinum and iodine with the chemical formula PtI
2.[1][2][3]
Synthesis
Production of platinum(II) iodide can be by heating of platinum(II) chloride with potassium iodide:
- PtCl2 + 2KI → PtI2 + 2KCl
Chemical properties
Platinum(II) iodide decomposes when heated:[4]
- Ptl2 → Pt + I2
Physical properties
Platinum(II) iodide forms black crystals[5] of several modifications. It is insoluble in water, ethanol, acetone, or ether, but is soluble in ethylamine and hydrogen iodide.[6]
References
- ^ "Platinum(II) Iodide". American Elements. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Platinum(II) iodide". Sigma Aldrich. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Platinum(II) iodide | CAS 7790-39-8". Santa Cruz Biotechnology. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "Platinum(II) iodide, Premion , 99.99% (metals basis), Pt 43.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals | Fisher Scientific". Fisher Scientific. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ Lide, David R. (19 June 2003). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. CRC Press. p. 4-81. ISBN 978-0-8493-0594-8. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
- ^ "12170 Platinum(II) iodide, Premion®, 99.99% (metals basis), Pt 43.0% min". Alfa Aesar. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
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