Palladium(II) nitrate is used as a catalyst for alkene nitration to glycol dinitrates, also used as a precursor to supported Pd catalysts. Palladium is a key component of fuel cells, which react hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity, heat, and water.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard: Oxidizer, may emit toxic fumes of NOx. Effects of Exposure: Small doses of nitrates may cause weakness, general depression, headache and mental impairment.