Title: Palladium Nitrate
CAS Registry Number: 10102-05-3
Synonyms: Palladous nitrate
Molecular Formula: N2O6Pd
Molecular Weight: 230.43
Percent Composition: N 12.16%, O 41.66%, Pd 46.18%
Line Formula: Pd(NO3)2
Literature References: Prepn from palladium and nitric acid:
Gmelins, Palladium (8th ed.)
65, 269 (1942). Reported to be the dihydrate: Gatehouse
et al., J. Chem. Soc. 1957, 4222.
Properties: Brown, deliquesc crystals. Sol in water with turbidity; with much water a brown basic salt precipitates; completely sol in dil HNO3.
Keep well closed, protected from light.
Use: Sepn of Cl2 and I2; catalyst in organic syntheses.