Platinum Oxide (PtO₂) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles – High Purity (99.5+%, <100 nm)

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Platinum Oxide (PtO₂) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles – High Purity (99.5+%, <100 nm)

Platinum Oxide (PtO₂) Nanopowder, with a purity of 99.5+% and particle size of less than 100 nm, is a fine black-brown nanoparticle material. Due to its high surface area, strong catalytic activity, and stability, PtO₂ is widely used in advanced catalysis, fuel cells, electronics, and environmental applications.

Technical Properties:

• Purity (%): 99.5+

• Average Particle Size (nm): <100

• Color: Black / Brownish-black

• Morphology: Nearly spherical, high surface area

• True Density (g/cm³): ~10.2

• Melting Point (°C): ~450 (decomposes before melting)

• Crystal Structure: Tetragonal

• Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in hot acids

Applications of Platinum Oxide (PtO₂) Nanoparticles:

Thanks to its catalytic and electronic properties, PtO₂ nanopowder has extensive applications across industries:

• Catalysis:

  • Widely used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and organic synthesis reactions.

  • Functions as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for fine chemical production.

  • Applied in petrochemical processes and environmental catalytic converters.

• Electronics & Sensors:

  • Used in semiconductor devices, resistive switching materials, and conductive coatings.

  • Enhances sensitivity in gas sensors and electrochemical detectors.

• Energy & Fuel Cells:

  • Serves as a catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).

  • Involved in energy storage and hydrogen-related technologies.

• Environmental Applications:

  • Effective in catalytic oxidation of pollutants and CO removal.

  • Plays a role in wastewater treatment as a photocatalyst under certain conditions.

• Other Uses:

  • Incorporated into specialty coatings for high-temperature and corrosive environments.

  • Applied in the development of nano-composites with enhanced thermal and electrical properties.