Palladium Rod Description
Palladium Rod typically refers to a rod-shaped object or component made primarily of palladium, a rare and precious metal from the platinum group of metals. Palladium rods are used in various industrial applications, including catalytic converters in automobiles, chemical processing, electronics, and jewelry making.
In the context of catalytic converters, which are devices used to convert harmful pollutants in vehicle exhaust into less harmful emissions, palladium rods play a crucial role as part of the catalyst.
Palladium's ability to catalyze chemical reactions, particularly in processes involving hydrogen, makes it valuable in various industries. Its high melting point, resistance to corrosion, and other physical properties also contribute to its usefulness in numerous applications where stability and reliability are essential.
Palladium Rod Specifications
Material
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Palladium
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Diameter (mm)
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6, or customized
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Length (mm)
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10-50
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Melting Point
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1554℃
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Boiling Point
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2970℃
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Density (g/cm3)
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12.023
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Form
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Rod
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Purity %
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≥99.95
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Palladium Rod Applications
- Catalytic Converters: Palladium rods are extensively used in catalytic converters in automobiles to help convert harmful pollutants.
- Hydrogen Purification: Palladium's ability to absorb hydrogen at room temperature makes it useful in hydrogen purification processes, such as removing hydrogen impurities from inert gases or separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.
- Electronics: Palladium rods are employed in various electronic applications, including hydrogen sensors, fuel cells, and components in electronic circuits.
- Chemical Processing: Palladium catalysts, often in rod form, are used in various chemical processes for hydrogenation reactions, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and petrochemicals.
- Water Treatment: Palladium catalysts are utilized in water treatment processes for the degradation of organic pollutants and the removal of harmful substances from wastewater.
Palladium Rod Packaging
Our Palladium Rod is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.