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Palladium for research & laboratory applications
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Palladium for research and development
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
1,552.0°C
Boiling Point
3,140.0°C
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Why is ChemPur the right partner for palladium?
As a specialized supplier of fine chemicals and high-purity metals, we have many years of experience supplying research institutions, laboratories and development departments. Our aim is to provide you not only with products, but with solutions. We supply palladium in purities up to ≥ 99.95% and in precisely defined forms, tailored to your application. At the same time, you benefit from our broad portfolio, which includes both elemental palladium as well as complex compounds and catalysts.
Through our international distributor network, we can ensure a reliable and predictable supply. In addition, we provide technical advice and support you in selecting suitable materials—especially for demanding applications such as catalysis or thin-film technology. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, we stand for quality, reliability and a partnership-based collaboration.
What purities of palladium does ChemPUR offer?
We offer palladium in high-purity to ultra-high-purity grades, tailored to the requirements of modern research and industrial applications. Typical purities range from 99.9% to ≥ 99.95% (metals basis), depending on product form and application. These high purity levels are crucial for reproducible results in sensitive areas such as catalysis, materials research or analytics. Impurities can affect reaction pathways or distort measurement results—this is why ChemPUR consistently relies on verified quality. In addition to standard purities, we can also provide specific specifications on request, for example for particularly critical applications in research and development. Our goal is to deliver exactly the material quality your processes require—reliably and with traceable documentation.
In which forms is palladium available?
Our palladium is available in a wide range of physical forms, allowing you to choose the right material form for every application. These include, among others, nanopowders, powders, palladium black, granules and sponge forms. In addition, ChemPUR offers semi-finished products such as foils in various thicknesses, wires with different diameters, as well as rods and sputtering targets. These are used in particular in electronics, thin-film technology or sensor technology. The ChemPUR range is complemented by a broad selection of palladium compounds, including halides, nitrates, oxides, acetates and complex organometallic compounds. This diversity makes it possible to cover both simple and highly specialized applications—from basic research to industrial development.
What is palladium used for in catalysis?
Palladium is one of the most important catalyst metals in modern chemistry. It is used primarily in organic synthesis, for example in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Heck or Sonogashira reactions. Palladium also plays a central role in hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes as well as in gas treatment. Particularly common are heterogeneous catalysts such as Pd/C (palladium on activated carbon) or Pd/Al₂O₃, which impress with their high activity and selectivity. A key advantage of palladium is its ability to efficiently activate hydrogen and selectively introduce it into chemical reactions. This enables processes to be controlled in a targeted manner and yields to be optimized. For research and development, palladium is therefore an indispensable tool for implementing modern synthesis strategies.
What are typical applications of palladium in the laboratory?
Palladium is one of the most versatile precious metals in everyday laboratory work and is used wherever precise, reproducible reactions are required. A key area of application is organic synthesis: here, palladium serves as a key component in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates and novel materials. In addition, palladium is an indispensable tool in catalysis—both in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. It enables targeted control of reactions and ensures high selectivity as well as efficient yields.
In materials research, palladium is used in particular for the development of functional materials and nanomaterials. It is also used in analytical methods and thin-film technology, for example in coating processes. Another important area is hydrogen research: due to its ability to absorb and store hydrogen, palladium is used in sensor technology, storage technologies and membrane systems. Overall, palladium covers a broad spectrum of modern laboratory applications.
Is palladium available as a nanomaterial?
Yes, palladium is also available from ChemPUR as a nanomaterial and plays an important role particularly in modern materials research. We offer palladium nanopowders with defined particle sizes, for example in the range of around 80 nm, as well as a high specific surface area. These properties result in significantly increased reactivity compared to macroscopic materials. Palladium nanoparticles are therefore frequently used in catalysis, where they enable high activity and efficiency. Nanomaterials are also used in sensor technology, energy storage and the development of new functional materials. By specifically adjusting particle size and surface area, properties can be set precisely—an essential advantage for research and development.
Which semi-finished palladium products are available?
In addition to powders and compounds, we also offer palladium in the form of semi-finished products that have been developed specifically for technical and industrial applications. These include foils in various thicknesses, wires with varying diameters, as well as rods and sputtering targets. These semi-finished products are used, among other things, in thin-film technology, electronics, sensor technology and hydrogen technology. For example, sputtering targets are used in the production of functional coatings, while wires and foils are used in measurement and sensor technology. Thanks to precise manufacturing and defined material properties, these products are suitable for demanding applications. On request, we also offer custom adaptations to meet your technical requirements exactly.