Facts about the
Definition of the Element Palladium
The Element Palladium is defined as...
A soft, ductile, steel-white, tarnish-resistant, metallic element
occurring naturally with platinum, especially in gold, nickel, and
copper ores. Because it can absorb large amounts of hydrogen, it
is used as a purification filter for hydrogen and a catalyst in
hydrogenation. It is alloyed for use in electric contacts,
jewelry, nonmagnetic watch parts, and surgical instruments. The
element played an essential role in the Fleischmann-Pons
experiment, also known as cold fusion.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Palladium
What are the origins of the word Palladium ?
Named after the asteroid Pallas which was discovered two years
before in 1801
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Palladium
Palladium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located
in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a
Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct
electricity and heat.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Palladium
Palladium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803.
Occurrence of the
element Palladium in
the Atmosphere Found in Canada, Australia,
Africa, South and North America
Obtained from platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores
Common Uses of
Palladium
Electric contacts
Jewelry
Nonmagnetic watch parts
Surgical instruments
Similar to gold, palladium can be beaten into a thin leaf form
Telecommunications switching-system equipment
The Properties of the Element Palladium
Name of Element : Palladium
Symbol of Element : Pd
Atomic Number of Palladium : 46
Atomic Mass: 106.42 amu
Melting Point: 1552.0 °C - 1825.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2927.0 °C - 3200.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Palladium : 46
Number of Neutrons in Palladium : 60
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 12.02 g/cm3
Color of Palladium : white
The element Palladium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Palladium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Palladium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Palladium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Palladium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Palladium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Palladium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Palladium is
just one element that can be found.
