Specification
Description
DryPowder, OtherSolid; OtherSolid; PelletsLargeCrystals, OtherSolid;Solid
InChI Key
KDLHZDBZIXYQEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
1554.9 °C;1554.9°C
Solubility
Soluble in aqua regia and fused alkalies; insoluble in organic acids
Application
The Palladium single crystal, with its precise dimensions and (100) orientation, serves a critical role in various scientific and industrial applications. Similar to how platinum is utilized in laboratory equipment, such as thermocouples and electrodes, palladium single crystals are essential for research and development purposes, particularly in fields requiring high-precision materials. These crystals are used in studies of crystal growth and surface reactions, which are fundamental for advancing our understanding of catalytic processes and material science. Palladium's unique properties, akin to the platinum group metals, make it invaluable as a catalyst, and its usage extends to the enhancement of processes in the chemical industry, including hydrogenation reactions. Additionally, its stability and conductivity enable it to be implemented in electronic components and specialized devices aimed at controlling chemical reactions. The development and application of palladium single crystals are at the forefront of technological innovations, contributing significantly to advancements in material sciences and engineering.
Color/Form
Silver-white, ductile metal;Steel white;Silver-white metal; cubic
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Decomposition
No decomposition. /from table/
Exact Mass
105.90348g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass
105.90348g/mol
Other Experimental
Palladium is the lightest of the platinum group and very malleable and ductile when pure. It resists oxidation at ordinary temperatures. It absorbs a considerable amount of hydrogen gas. It is appreciably volatile at high temperatures. At red heat it is converted to the oxide.;Stable isotopes: (102)Pd, 1.02%; (1.4)Pd, 11.14%; (105)Pd, 22.23%; (106)Pd, 27.33%; (108)Pd, 26.46%; (110)Pd, 11.72%;Usual valency, 2,4; ionic radius, 65 pm, crystal structure, face-centered cubic; lattice constant, 389 pm; reflectance, 54%; thermal expansion, 11.11X10+6 °C-1; magnetic susceptibility, 5.23X10-6 cu cm/g; work function, 4.99 eV; Young's modulus, 1.24X10+8 kN/sq m; ultimate tensile strength, 180-200 MPa; Poisson's ratio, 0.39; Vicker's hardness, 40; temperature coefficient of resistance 3.8X10-3 K-1; electrical resistivity at 0 °C, 9.93 microohm-cm; thermal conductivity, 75 W/m K;Palladium is stable in air, even at elevated temperatures; shows no corrosion or tarnishing in hydrogen sulfide atmospheres.;Enthalpy of formation at 298.15 K: 378.2 kJ/mol (gas); molar heat capacity at 298.15 K: 26.0 J/mol K (crystal), 20.8 J/mol K (gas);Enthalpy of fusion: 16.74 kJ/mol at 1554.9 °C
Precautionary Statements
P210-P280-P240-P241-P370+P378
UN Number
UN 3089 4.1 / PGII
Vapor Pressure
3.47 Pa (0.0260 mm Hg) at 1552 °C