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LFLarry
21-Feb-2020, 13:34
I am trying to determine the proper chemical formula for the Palladium # 3 sensitizer solution that is found in the Bostick and Sullivan Platinum and Palladium chemicals. I am planning on doing some writing and I want to make certain that I am making the proper chemical reference.

The Palladium # 3 solution is technically Sodium Chloropalladite and this is what I am trying to make sure I have the proper formula for.

I have searched and based on what I am seeing, I am not sure I am finding the correct information so I am hoping someone here knows.

I think it is Na2PdCl4 but I would like to verify with someone that knows for sure.

Thanks

koraks
22-Feb-2020, 00:09
I think it is Na2PdCl4 but I would like to verify with someone that knows for sure.

Correct.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_tetrachloropalladate
https://www.commonchemistry.org/ChemicalDetail.aspx?ref=13820-53-6

Maris Rusis
22-Feb-2020, 16:09
Beware the nomenclature trap. Sodium Chloropalladite is not the same as Sodium Chloropalladate. The "ate" ending tends to be used for a higher oxidation state and the "ite" ending for a lower one.

koraks
22-Feb-2020, 23:51
Good catch Maris!