Diammonium tetrachloroplatinate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula .
Structure The crystals have a cubic structure with the space group P4/mmm (space group number 123).
Synthesis Diammonium tetrachloroplatinate can be synthesised by the reduction of ammonium hexachloroplatinate(IV) with ammonium oxalate:
Chemical properties Diammonium tetrachloroplatinate decomposes if heated:
Uses Diammonium tetrachloroplatinate was used in photography. It was also used in spectral analysis standard and in the preparation of platinum sponge and platinum catalytic agent.
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