Stability and Structural Analysis of [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4]
Location
CSU North Ballroom
Start Date
25-4-2006 10:00 AM
End Date
25-4-2006 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Chemistry and Geology
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Marie Pomije
Mentor's Department
Chemistry and Geology
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
Platinum double-salts, such as [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4] are fairly common in platinum (II) chemistry. Their structure d8 consists of square-planar ions stacked atop one another. Some of these square-planar platinum complexes exhibit the ability to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by changing colors within the visual spectrum, and, when removed from the VOCs, return to their original state. These compounds are known as vapochromes. Some of these complexes, however, are unstable under specific conditions. Knowing the causes of these instabilities may help to improve upon future platinum double-salts or even to create a new class of vapochromes.
The platinum complex [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4] was synthesized. An analysis of the stability and structure of this compound was carried out in a variety of solvents including water, ethanol, and dichloromethane. The characterization of this platinum complex was ascertained using ATR FTIR to monitor the changes of the complex in each solvent system.
Stability and Structural Analysis of [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4]
CSU North Ballroom
Platinum double-salts, such as [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4] are fairly common in platinum (II) chemistry. Their structure d8 consists of square-planar ions stacked atop one another. Some of these square-planar platinum complexes exhibit the ability to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by changing colors within the visual spectrum, and, when removed from the VOCs, return to their original state. These compounds are known as vapochromes. Some of these complexes, however, are unstable under specific conditions. Knowing the causes of these instabilities may help to improve upon future platinum double-salts or even to create a new class of vapochromes.
The platinum complex [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4] was synthesized. An analysis of the stability and structure of this compound was carried out in a variety of solvents including water, ethanol, and dichloromethane. The characterization of this platinum complex was ascertained using ATR FTIR to monitor the changes of the complex in each solvent system.
Recommended Citation
Carver, Jason. "Stability and Structural Analysis of [Pt(CNC2H5)4] [Pt(CN)4]." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 25, 2006.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2006/poster-session-E/5