Nanoparticles exhibit unexpected behavior due to the altered atomic and molecular properties of basic elements. This article will elaborate on the properties and applications of palladium oxide nanoparticles.
Palladium oxide (PdO) nanoparticles are available in the form of dispersions, coatings, transparent and high purity particles. Some of the synonyms of palladium oxide are panaxan, ketopalladium, oxopalladium and palladium monoxide. Palladium belongs to Block D, Period 5 while oxygen belongs to Block P, Period 2 of the periodic table.
Chemical Properties
The following tables list the chemical properties of palladium oxide.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
PdO |
| CAS No |
1314-08-5 |
| Group |
Palladium 10
Oxygen 16 |
| Electronic configuration |
Palladium [Kr] 4d10
Oxygen [He] 2s2 2p4 |
| Chemical Composition |
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Palladium |
86.93 |
| Oxygen |
13.06 |
Physical Properties
Palladium oxide nanoparticles have a powdery appearance and a spherical structure. The table below provides the physical properties of these nanoparticles.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.7 g/cm3 |
0.314 lb/in3 |
| Molar Mass |
122.42 g/mol |
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Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of palladium oxide nanoparticles are given in the table below:-
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting Point |
750°C |
1382°F |
Applications
The following are the chief applications of palladium oxide:-
- Manufacture of medicines
- Manufacture of plastics