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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