Potassium hexachloropalladate(IV) is an inorganic chemical compound with the chemical formula . It forms cubic red-brown crystals.
Properties The compound decomposes when heated or in a hot concentrated hydrochloric acid solution:
Synthesis Potassium hexachloropalladate(IV) can be prepared by the dissolution of potassium tetrachloropalladate(II) in aqua regia:
It can also be prepared by passing chlorine through a suspension of potassium tetrachloropalladate(II) in a solution of potassium chloride:
Uses The compound is used in photography.
It is also used as an organic reagent and pharmaceutical intermediate.
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