Atomic Symbol 46 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 46?

The answer is Palladium (Pd). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Palladium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Palladium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pd (Palladium)

Description

Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Sources

Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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 .

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston

Year: 1803

Location: England

Atomic Number

46

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

106,42

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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