Synthesis
PtF6 was first prepared by reaction of fluorine with platinum metal. This route remains the method of choice.
- Pt + 3 F2 → PtF6
PtF6 can also be prepared by disproportionation of PtF5. The required PtF5 can be obtained by fluorinating PtCl2:
- 2 PtCl2 + 5 F2 → 2 PtF5 + 2 Cl2
- 2 PtF5 → PtF6 + PtF4
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