204013

Platinum

powder, 99.995% trace metals basis

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Pt
• CAS Number: 7440-06-4
• Molecular Weight: 195.08
• EC Number: 231-116-1
• MDL number: MFCD00011179
• UNSPSC Code: 12141734
• PubChem Substance ID: 24852086
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Assay: 99.995% trace metals basis
• form: powder
• resistivity: 10.6 μΩ-cm, 20°C
• bp: 3827 °C (lit.)
• mp: 1772 °C (lit.)
• density: 21.45 g/cm³ (lit.)
• SMILES string: [Pt]
• InChI: 1S/Pt
• InChI key: BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Platinum is a noble metal known for its exceptional chemical stability, high melting point, and excellent catalytic properties. Its unique properties make it ideal for various applications, including catalytic converters in the automotive industry, where it helps reduce harmful emissions, and in the electronics sector, where it is used in high-performance connectors and electrodes. Additionally, platinum′s biocompatibility makes it suitable for medical devices, such as pacemakers and dental materials. It can also be used in hydrogen fuel cells, showcasing its potential in the renewable energy sector.

Application

• Towards a comprehensive understanding of platinum dissolution in acidic media: This study explores the dissolution behavior of platinum in acidic conditions, offering insights important for material scientists working on catalyst design and durability (Topalov et al., 2014).
• Platinum-based drugs for cancer therapy and anti-tumor strategies: This article discusses the development and mechanisms of platinum-based chemotherapy agents, critical for drug discovery chemists focusing on cancer treatment (Zhang et al., 2022).
• Mastering the surface strain of platinum catalysts for efficient electrocatalysis: This research delves into the manipulation of surface strain in platinum catalysts to enhance their efficiency, pertinent for material science applications in energy conversion (He et al., 2021).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H228
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P370 + P378
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Sol. 1
• Storage Class Code: 4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves