Adams' catalyst
Chemical compound
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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. This dark brown powder is commercially available. Wikipedia
Formula: PtO2
Molar mass: 227.08 g/mol
Density: 10.2 g/cm³
Solubility: insoluble in alcohol, acid, aqua regia; soluble in caustic potash solution
Melting point: 450 °C (842 °F; 723 K)
Oxidation number: 2
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −37.70·10−6 cm3/mol