Description

Palladium Hydroxide is a versatile inorganic compound widely utilized as a precursor for various palladium catalysts. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active catalytic materials for organic transformations and hydrogenation processes. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and electronics sectors seeking high-purity catalyst precursors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A primary starting material for preparing active palladium catalysts, including Pd/C (palladium on carbon) and other supported catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille) after reduction to palladium(0) species.
• Hydrogenation & Hydrogenolysis: Used in the reduction of unsaturated bonds (alkenes, alkynes) and cleavage of specific chemical bonds under hydrogen atmosphere.
• Electronics & Conductive Inks: Serves as a source material for depositing palladium layers in electronic components and formulating conductive pastes.
• Sensor Technology: Applied in the fabrication of chemical sensors and gas detection elements due to palladium's hydrogen absorption properties.
• Fuel Cell Research: Investigated as a component in catalyst layers for fuel cell electrodes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palladium Hydroxide
CAS No.	12135-22-7
Molecular Formula	Pd(OH)2
Molecular Weight	140.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium Dihydroxide; Palladium(II) Hydroxide; Palladium Hydrate; Palladium Hydroxide Hydrate; Palladium(2+) Dihydroxide; Palladium Brown (often refers to the hydrated form); Pd(OH)2
EINECS	235-266-4

Quality Control

Our Palladium Hydroxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of catalytic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance requirements for specific applications.

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 inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder or amorphous solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Pd)	≥ 70.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 30.0%
Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.05%
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.05%

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