Potassium tetrachloroplatinate(II) is a ruby red crystalline solid and can be prepared by reacting potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) with cuprous chloride.
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.
