Description

Potassium Hexachloropalladate(IV) is an inorganic coordination compound of palladium, widely utilized as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This high-purity salt is critical for applications demanding precise stoichiometry and controlled reactivity, particularly in electronics and fine chemical manufacturing. It serves as an essential raw material for researchers and industrial chemists in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and specialty catalyst sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous palladium catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Used in the electroplating baths for depositing thin, uniform palladium films on electronic components and connectors.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental reagent for preparing novel palladium-containing complexes, nanomaterials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in the production of conductive pastes and as a dopant source in certain electronic materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a standard or reagent in analytical methods for the detection and quantification of other substances.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in specialized organic synthesis routes to introduce palladium centers into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexachloropalladate(IV)
CAS No.	19662-89-6
Molecular Formula	K2PdCl6
Molecular Weight	397.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Hexachloropalladate(4+); Dipotassium Hexachloropalladate; Potassium Palladium(IV) Chloride; Potassium Chloropalladate; Palladium Potassium Chloride; K2PdCl6; Hexachloropalladate(2-) dipotassium
EINECS	243-194-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexachloropalladate(IV) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, confirming compliance with agreed specifications for parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and chloride composition.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (K2PdCl6)	≥ 98.0 %
Palladium (Pd) Content	≥ 26.7 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	To match theoretical value
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.