Characteristic

Adams' catalyst, also known as platinum dioxide, is usually represented as platinum(IV) oxide hydrate, PtO₂•H₂O. It is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis.

Chemical formula：PtO₂

Molar mass： 227.08 g/mol

Appearance： black solid

Density： 10.2 g/cm³

Melting point： 450 °C (842 °F; 723 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility： insoluble in alcohol, acid, aqua regia

soluble in caustic potash： solution

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−37.70·10⁻⁶ cm³/mol

Application

1. Hydrogenation catalyst, suitable for reduction of double bond, triple bond, aromatic hydrocarbon, carbonyl group, nitrile and nitro group

2. Excellent hydrogen absorbing material

Resistance of low resistance value range in electronics industry

4. Raw materials for potentiometer and other components and thick film circuit materials in electronic industry

Platinum (IV) oxide-MSDS.pdf