Atomic Mass 106 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 106,42 as atomic mass?

The answer is Palladium. There is so much cool stuff about Palladium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Palladium Overview

Atomic Mass

106,42

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Number

46

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Pd (Palladium)

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston

Year: 1803

Location: England

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

Uses

Used as a substitue for silver in dental items and jewelry. The pure metal is used as the delicate mainsprings in analog wristwatches. Also used in surgical instruments and as catalyst .

Want to learn more details and data about Palladium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Colored Periodic Table

Need an editable periodic table to edit? Maybe add your school logo, work team or anything else to maker your paper look cool?

Along with basic atom / element information (like Palladium-106,42 atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...

How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)

Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
[lock][Download excel ##download##]
[Download open .ods format ##download##][/lock]