Palladium(II) nitrate
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Palladium(II) nitrate is the inorganic compound with the formula Pd(NO3)2.(H2O)x where x = 0 or 2. The anhydrous and dihydrate are deliquescent solids. According to X-ray crystallography, both compounds feature square planar Pd(II) with unidentate nitrate ligands. The anhydrous compound, which is a coordination polymer, is yellow.[1][2]
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Palladium(II) nitrate | |
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Palladium nitrate Palladous nitrate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.030.228 |
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Pd(NO3)2 | |
Molar mass | 230.43 g/mol |
Appearance | yellow solid |
Density | 3.546 g/cm3[1] |
Melting point | Decomposes >100 °C |
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Irritant, possibility of allergic reaction |
Flash point | Non-flammable |
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Other anions |
Palladium(II) chloride |
Other cations |
Nickel(II) nitrate |
Related compounds |
Silver nitrate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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As a solution in nitric acid, Pd(NO3)2 catalyzes the conversion of alkenes to dinitrate esters. Its pyrolysis affords palladium oxide.[3]