Periodic table / Palladium

Overview

Palladium is a chemical element with symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston. He named it after the asteroid Pallas, which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she slew Pallas.

Electron configuration

The electron configuration of Palladium is [Kr] 4d10, with electron shells of 2, 8, 18, 18.

Physical and chemical properties

Palladium is classified as a transition metal. It has an atomic mass of 106.421 and exists as a solid at standard conditions, appearing as silvery white.

Real-world uses of Palladium

As a transition metal, Palladium is typically used in alloys, industrial manufacturing, electronics, or as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Interesting facts about Palladium

• Palladium has the atomic number 46 and chemical symbol Pd.
• It belongs to period 5, group 10 of the periodic table.
• Palladium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston.

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