Description

Palladium(II) Oxide is a versatile inorganic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily valued for its catalytic properties. This material serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in numerous chemical synthesis and manufacturing processes. It is essential for professionals in the chemical manufacturing, electronics, and automotive catalyst industries seeking reliable, high-purity materials for advanced applications.

Application

• Catalyst Synthesis: A key precursor for manufacturing various palladium-based heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, coupling, and oxidation reactions.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), conductive pastes, and other electronic components.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Employed as an oxidizing agent and catalyst in organic synthesis and laboratory-scale research for developing new pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
• Sensor Technology: A component in the fabrication of gas sensors, particularly for hydrogen detection, due to its electrical property changes upon gas absorption.
• Electroplating: Used in specialty electroplating baths to deposit palladium coatings for corrosion resistance and electrical contacts.
• Fuel Cell Components: Investigated for use in catalyst layers for certain types of fuel cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palladium(II) Oxide
CAS No.	1314-08-5
Molecular Formula	PdO
Molecular Weight	122.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium Oxide; Palladium Monoxide; Palladous Oxide; Palladium(2+) Oxide; Palladium Black (related form); Divanadium Tetraoxide (common misnomer - clarify); PdO
EINECS	215-218-3

Quality Control

Our Palladium(II) Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black or dark brown powder
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to standard
Assay (PdO basis)	≥ 99.0%
Palladium (Pd) Content	≥ 86.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Insoluble Matter (in dilute HCl)	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Specific Surface Area (BET)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.