2022: ☢️ Ionic Radius of Palladium (Pd) [& Discovery, Color, Uses ...

All atom's ions have an ionic radius, even Palladium. Ok so what is the ionic radius of a Palladium ion?

In the case of Palladium the ionic radius is .64 (+2) Å. Speaking of Palladium, let me walk you through some interesting details...

Palladium Facts

Palladium Ionic Radius

.64 (+2) Å

Discovery

Discovered By: William Wollaston
Year: 1803
Location: England

Atomic Mass

106,42

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Atomic Symbol

Pd

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Pallas, discovered in 1803.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Atomic Number

46

Learn more about the atomic number.

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• 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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