Description

Ammonium Chloropalladate is an inorganic coordination compound of palladium, widely utilized as a high-purity precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This compound is valued for its role in producing homogeneous catalysts and as a critical starting material for depositing palladium thin films and nanoparticles. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, fine chemical synthesis, and catalyst development industries who require a reliable source of high-purity palladium salts.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous palladium catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille).
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in electroplating baths and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to apply conductive palladium coatings on electronic components and semiconductors.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental reagent for the synthesis of novel palladium-based nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and coordination polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for the detection and quantification of other substances.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where palladium catalysis is required.
• Sensor Fabrication: Integral in manufacturing sensitive layers for chemical and gas sensors due to palladium's unique catalytic and electrical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Chloropalladate
CAS No.	13820-55-8
Molecular Formula	(NH4)2[PdCl6]
Molecular Weight	355.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Hexachloropalladate(IV); Diammonium Hexachloropalladate; Palladium Ammonium Chloride; Ammonium Tetrachloropalladate (common misnomer); (NH4)2PdCl6; Hexachloropalladic Acid Diammonium Salt; Ammonium Chloropalladite (obsolete)
EINECS	237-506-7

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Chloropalladate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and confirmation of identity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture and exposure to light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (as Pd)	≥ 29.8 %
Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Chloride Content	~ 59.8 % (Theoretical)
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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