PtI4
Platinum tetraiodide · Platinum(IV) iodide
Platinum tetraiodide is a stable, semiconducting platinum halide used primarily as a chemical precursor in catalytic and synthetic applications.
About Platinum tetraiodide
Platinum tetraiodide is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits on the convex hull, indicating significant structural robustness. As a semiconducting member of the platinum-group halide family, it serves as a critical precursor for various chemical transformations and material synthesis pathways.
Its unique electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring advanced catalytic materials. By leveraging the stability of the platinum-iodine framework, this compound facilitates precise chemical reactions in specialized industrial and laboratory environments.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Platinum tetraiodide, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Platinum tetraiodide is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Platinum tetraiodide, answered from cross-validated data.
What is PtI4?
Platinum tetraiodide is a stable, semiconducting platinum halide used primarily as a chemical precursor in catalytic and synthetic applications.
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike the metallic or intermetallic nature of siblings such as LaRh or BaPd, platinum tetraiodide is distinguished by its semiconducting electronic character and halide-based chemistry. While many platinum-group alloys like As2Pt focus on structural metallic bonding, this compound utilizes its oxidation state to drive specific reactivity, setting it apart from the more traditional alloy-based members of its class.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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