Precious metal catalyst Sodium tetrachloropalladate(II) CAS 13820-53-6

Sodium tetrachloropalladate(II)

Chemical Name

Sodium tetrachloropalladate(II) (anhydrous / hydrate)

Chemical Synonyms

Disodium tetrachloropalladate(II); Palladium(II) sodium chloride; Na₂PdCl₄

CAS No.

13820-53-6

Molecular Formula

Cl₄Na₂Pd

Molecular Weight

294.20 g/mol (anhydrous basis)

Product Properties

Brown to reddish-brown powder, crystals, or chunks. Highly soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. Hygroscopic; sensitive to moisture.

Storage

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from moisture. Recommended storage under inert gas at temperatures below 15 °C for prolonged stability. Avoid contact with metal containers.

Packing

Standard packaging: 1 g, 5 g, 25 g in glass bottles with plastic inserts. Bulk quantities and customized packaging available upon request.

Application

- Homogeneous Catalysis: Precursor for palladium catalysts in organic synthesis, including carbonylation, vinylation, and oxidation reactions.

- Electronics: Pd(II) source for autocatalytic deposition of palladium layers on circuit boards, connectors, and electronic components; used in metallization, silver plating, and electroplating processes.

- Dye & Fine Chemical Production: Raw material for dye manufacturing and other fine chemical transformations.

Product Specification

| Parameter | Specification |

| Assay (trace metals basis) | ≥ 99.99% (high-purity grade); ≥ 99.9% (standard grade) |

| Palladium (Pd) content | 34.4 – 38.0% (gravimetric); ≥ 36.0% (typical) |

| Appearance | Beige to dark brown powder or chunks; orange-brown to red-brown crystals |

| Trace metal impurities | ≤ 100 ppm (total, high-purity grade); individual metal limits available upon request |

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