Ammonium hexaiodoplatinate(IV) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula (NH4)2[PtI6]. It forms dark-red, cubic crystals.

Preparation

Ammonium hexaiodoplatinate can be prepared by heating platinum tetraiodide or hexachloroplatinic acid in a saturated solution of ammonium iodide in the presence of hydroiodic acid and iodine.[1]

Chemical properties

The compound is unstable and decomposes in aqueous solutions:

(NH4)2[PtI6] → 2NH4I + PtI4

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