Platinum tetrabromide
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IUPAC name
Platinum(IV) bromide
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| Other names
Platinic bromide
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| EC Number | 273-151-5 |
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| Properties | |
| PtBr4 | |
| Molar mass | 514.694 g/mol |
| Appearance | brownish-black crystals |
| Melting point | decomposes at 180°C |
| 0.41 g/100mL @ 20°C | |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | [1] |
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EU classification (DSD) (outdated)
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Corrosive (C) |
| R-phrases (outdated) | R34 |
| S-phrases (outdated) | S20, S26, S36/37/39, S45, S60 |
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| Flash point | non-flammable |
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Other anions
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Platinum(IV) fluoride Platinum(IV) chloride Platinum(IV) iodide |
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Other cations
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Nickel(II) bromide Palladium(II) bromide Platinum(II) bromide |
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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(IV) bromide is the chemical compound composed of platinum and bromine with the formula PtBr4.
A solution of platinum(IV) bromide and gold(III) bromide in water can be used to test for the presence of caesium by putting a drop of the reagent and a drop of the unknown solution onto a piece of filter paper. A gray or black stain indicates a positive result; however, the mechanism for this reaction is unknown .
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