Study on some properties of the electrolyte solution in the electrodeposition of palladium

Some properties of Pd electroplating solution were studied. The results showed that current efficiency and velocity of palladium deposition were decreased and increased respectively by raising the current density, which indicated that the stirring of plating solution was an effective route to raise current efficiency. The choice of concentrations of potassium citrate and ammonium oxalate in solution was mainly determined by the complexing ability of potassium citrate for the palladium ion and the solubility of ammonium oxalate. The electrolyte was shown to have a good throwing power and excellent covering power Hull cell tests showed that an adherent, smooth, bright and white Pd electrodeposit could be obtained.