Palladium Tube (Purity: 99.95%) - 2mm OD x 1.6mm ID x 0.2mm Wall

Palladium - Tube
Pd Purity: 99.95%
Outside Diameter: 2mm
Inside Diameter: 1.6mm
Wall Thickness: 0.2mm
Temper: As Drawn

 

Pure palladium tubes are highly specialized components used primarily for their unique ability to absorb and filter hydrogen. While palladium is often alloyed with silver (Ag) to prevent embrittlement, pure palladium tubes are utilized in specific high-precision scientific and industrial environments.

1. Ultra-High Purity Hydrogen Generation

The most critical application for pure palladium tubes is as a diffusion membrane for hydrogen gas.

    Mechanism: Palladium acts as a selective filter. When heated (typically above 300°C), hydrogen molecules (H2) dissociate into atoms on the tube's surface, diffuse through the metal lattice, and recombine on the other side.

    Purity Levels: This process can produce hydrogen with a purity of 99.9999999% (9N), which is essential for the semiconductor industry (LED and solar cell fabrication) where even part-per-billion impurities can ruin a production batch.

2. Analytical Chemistry & Research

In laboratory settings, pure palladium tubes are used to manage gases in closed systems:

    Gas Chromatography: Used as a "hydrogen purifier" to ensure the carrier gas is entirely free of contaminants that could interfere with sensitive detectors.

    Isotope Separation: Pure palladium is used in research related to nuclear fusion to selectively transport and separate hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium).

3. Membrane Reactors (Chemical Synthesis)

Palladium tubes serve as the core of "membrane reactors" where chemical reactions and gas separation happen simultaneously:

    Shift Reactions: In processes like the Water-Gas Shift reaction, a palladium tube can continuously remove hydrogen as it is formed. This "shifts" the chemical equilibrium, allowing for higher conversion rates at lower temperatures than standard reactors.

    Dehydrogenation: Used in the production of high-value chemicals where removing hydrogen during the reaction prevents back-reactions and increases yield.

4. Medical and Precision Instrumentation

Because palladium is a noble metal with high corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, it is found in specialized medical and sensor equipment:

    Thermocouple Protection: Palladium tubes (wells) are used to protect temperature sensors in highly corrosive or oxidizing environments where standard stainless steel or ceramic would fail.

    Biocompatible Implants: Small-diameter palladium tubes can be used in micro-mechanical medical devices or as MRI-compatible components, as pure palladium has very low magnetic susceptibility compared to other metals.

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