Platinum black
ALDRICH/205915 - black, powder, ≤20 μm, ≥99.95% trace metals basis
Synonym: Platinum gray; Pt; Pt Black
CAS Number: 7440-06-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Pt
Molecular Weight: 195.08
EC Number: 231-116-1
MDL Number: MFCD00011179
Linear Formula: Pt
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥99.95% trace metals basis |
| form | powder |
| greener alternative category | Enabling  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Design for Energy Efficiency Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/Pt |
| InChI key | BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA |
| particle size | ≤20 μm |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| reaction suitability | core: platinum |
| reagent type: catalyst | |
| SMILES string | [Pt] |
| surface area | ~25 m2/g |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | Platinum black (black, powder, ≤20 μm) can be electroplated on implantable microelectrode arrays (MEAs) to improve the impedence of the device. It can also be used as a microelectrode for the formation of a microfluidic electrochemical sensor for glucose sensing applications. It can be used as a photocathode for the production of hydrogen. |
| Application: | Platinum black can be used as a catalyst to facilitate the electrochemical reactions in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. These fuel cells are promising candidates as a clean and energy efficient power source. |
| Other Notes: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency. Find details here . |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99.95% trace metals basis |
| UNSPSC | 12352300 |