PdSO4

palladium(II) sulfate · palladous sulfate

Palladium(II) sulfate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic salt frequently utilized as a source of palladium for chemical synthesis and catalytic processes.

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Crystal structure of PdSO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About palladium(II) sulfate

Palladium(II) sulfate is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural versatility is evidenced by multiple reported configurations across crystallographic databases, highlighting its significance in materials research. As a metal sulfate, it serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of palladium-based catalysts and various chemical reagents. Its stability makes it a reliable component in specialized industrial applications requiring precise palladium chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for palladium(II) sulfate, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.96–1.07 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where palladium(II) sulfate is used.

Catalyst precursorChemical synthesisPalladium plating solutions
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about palladium(II) sulfate, answered from cross-validated data.

What is PdSO4?

Palladium(II) sulfate is a stable, semiconducting inorganic salt frequently utilized as a source of palladium for chemical synthesis and catalytic processes.

More questions
What is PdSO4 used for?
palladium(II) sulfate (PdSO4) is used in catalyst precursor, chemical synthesis, and palladium plating solutions.
What is the band gap of PdSO4?
palladium(II) sulfate (PdSO4) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.96–1.07 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is PdSO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.07 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PdSO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — palladium(II) sulfate (PdSO4) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PdSO4 are known?
6 structures of PdSO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does PdSO4 contain?
palladium(II) sulfate (PdSO4) contains O, Pd, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for PdSO4 come from?
PdSO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the metal sulfate family, palladium(II) sulfate occupies a unique position due to the noble metal character of palladium. Unlike more common transition metal sulfates, its electronic properties and structural stability make it a specialized choice for catalytic applications where palladium ion availability is essential.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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