Palladium Oxide

Name:
Palladium Oxide
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	palladium monoxide
M Formula:	PdO
Properties:
Black-green or amber solid. D 8.70 (20C), mp 750C (decomposes). Soluble in dilute acids.
Derivation:
Careful ignition of the nitrate or prolonged heating of the finely divided metal at 800C.
Use:
Reduction catalyst in organic synthesis.