Molecular Weight: 336.90
Melting point: 370 ℃ (decomposition)
Precious metal content in wt%: 58
Color and Form: reddish brown crystals
Properties: soluble in water, soluble in cold water, acetone, slightly soluble in ethanol, ammonia; insoluble in ether; easily deliquescence; in
Chlorine gas is heated to 370 ℃ decomposed into platinum dichloride, and chlorine.