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!
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
Description
Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.
Atomic Symbol
Pd (Palladium)
Discovery
Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England
Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.
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 .
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
Name Origin
Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.
Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.
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