Atomic Number 46 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 46 as atomic number?

The answer is Palladium and there is so much cool stuff about Palladium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Palladium Overview

Atomic Number

46

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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.

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 .

Atomic Mass

106,42

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Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

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

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