Platinum(II) fluoride

Platinum(II) fluoride is a binary chemical compound of platinum and fluorine with the chemical formula. Some sources claim that its existence is uncertain.

Synthesis
Effect of fluorine on heated platinum wire at 500-600 °C:


 * Pt + F2 -> PtF2

Physical properties
The compound forms yellow crystals. Insoluble in water.

Chemical properties
Platinum difluoride decomposes under strong heating:
 * PtF2 -> Pt + F2