Description

Palladium Nitrate is an inorganic salt of palladium, a precious metal, widely utilized as a versatile precursor in catalysis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its solubility, which facilitates its use in the preparation of homogeneous catalysts and the synthesis of advanced palladium-based materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, electronics, and automotive catalyst industries. Palladium Nitrate CAS NO 10102-05-3 is a key starting material for creating active catalytic sites and conductive coatings.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous catalysts for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and hydrogenation processes.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Serves as a source of palladium for electroplating solutions to create conductive and corrosion-resistant layers on metals and plastics.
• Electronic Materials: A key raw material in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), conductive inks, and thick-film pastes.
• Automotive Catalysts: Employed in the research and development of catalytic converters for exhaust gas treatment.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an oxidizing agent or a palladium source in organic synthesis and the preparation of other palladium compounds.
• Sensor Technology: Used in the fabrication of chemical and gas sensors that utilize palladium's unique properties.
• Fuel Cells: Investigated for use in catalyst layers for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
• Jewelry & Decoration: Applied in specialized plating for jewelry and decorative items to achieve a white, tarnish-resistant finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palladium Nitrate
CAS No.	10102-05-3
Molecular Formula	Pd(NO3)2
Molecular Weight	230.43 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Palladium(2+) dinitrate; Palladium(II) nitrate; Nitric acid, palladium(2+) salt; Palladium dinitrate; Palladium nitrate hydrate; Palladium nitrate solution
EINECS	233-265-8

Quality Control

Our Palladium Nitrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as palladium content, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of industrial catalysis and advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions. Due to its oxidizing nature, store away from combustible materials and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-yellow crystals or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pd basis)	≥ 45.0 %
Purity (by ICP-OES)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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