Chemical Symbol for Palladium (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Palladium is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Palladium (Pd) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Palladium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Pd (Palladium)

Description

Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Sources

Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.

Atomic Number

46

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Atomic Mass

106,42

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 .

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston

Year: 1803

Location: England

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