Atomic Symbol Pd (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Pd?

The answer is Palladium (Pd). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Palladium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Palladium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pd (Palladium)

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 .

Sources

Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.

Description

Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

Atomic Number

46

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

106,42

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston

Year: 1803

Location: Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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