Description

Dipotassium Hexachloropalladate CAS NO 16919-73-6 is a high-purity inorganic palladium salt, serving as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalytic applications. Its consistent quality and defined composition make it essential for processes requiring precise stoichiometry and high metal content. This compound is primarily utilized by the electronics, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical industries for catalyst preparation, electroplating, and as a starting material for other palladium complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous palladium catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of conductive inks, pastes, and for electrodes in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
• Surface Finishing & Electroplating: Serves as a source of palladium for electroplating baths, providing corrosion-resistant and conductive coatings.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in organic and inorganic synthesis to produce other palladium compounds and complexes.
• Analytical Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry for testing and research purposes.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental material for developing novel nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipotassium Hexachloropalladate
CAS No.	16919-73-6
Molecular Formula	K2PdCl6
Molecular Weight	397.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hexachloropalladate(IV); Potassium Palladium(IV) Chloride; Dipotassium Palladium Hexachloride; Palladium Potassium Chloride; K2PdCl6; Hexachloropalladate(2-) dipotassium
EINECS	240-961-6

Quality Control

Our Dipotassium Hexachloropalladate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2PdCl6)	≥ 98.0 %
Palladium (Pd) Content	≥ 26.7 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	To match theoretical value
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 100 ppm

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