Title: Palladium Oxide
CAS Registry Number: 1314-08-5
Additional Names: Palladium monoxide; palladous oxide
Molecular Formula: OPd
Molecular Weight: 122.42
Percent Composition: O 13.07%, Pd 86.93%
Line Formula: PdO
Literature References: Prepn: Shriner, Adams, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 46, 1685 (1924).
Properties: Black powder. d 8.3. Insol in water, acids; slightly sol in aqua regia; sol in 48% HBr. Dec when strongly heated; also in the presence of H2.
Density: d 8.3
Use: Reduction catalyst in synthesis of organic compds.