Group Number Palladium (Pd) (& Color, Uses ... rev. 2022

All atoms have a group name assigned, even Palladium. Ok but how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Pd?

If we know the symbol, let's say Pd, we may then open any periodic table and search for Palladium. Any decent periodic table should have the group numbers when you scroll up starting from the element you found.

In the case of Palladium the group number is 10. There is a lot of cool stuff about Palladium that people simply don't know. Why not stick around for a bit?

Palladium Overview

Pd Group Number

10

Atomic Number

46

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

106,42

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

Atomic Symbol

Pd

Description

Soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England

Sources

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 .

Want to learn more details and data about Palladium (Pd)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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