Every chemical element has its own symbol to represent them. But what is the Pd element?
The answer is Palladium, whose symbol is Pd, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The answer is Palladium, whose symbol is Pd, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Palladium Overview
Chemical Symbol
Pd (Palladium)
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
Description
Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.
Name Origin
Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.
Sources
Obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores.
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Atomic Number
46Learn more about the atomic number.
Atomic Mass
106,42
Discovery
Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England
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