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Bookmark or Share- Palladium - WikipediaPalladium is a chemical element; it has symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal discovered in 1802 by the English chemist William Hyde Wollaston. He named it after the asteroid Pallas (formally 2 Pallas), which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she slew Pallas.
- Facts About Palladium - Live ScienceDiscovered in 1803 and named after an asteroid, palladium is more rare than gold or platinum. The only palladium mine in the United States is the Stillwater Mine in Montana; other mines are in...
- Palladium | Uses, Properties, & Facts | Britannicapalladium (Pd), chemical element, the least dense and lowest-melting of the platinum metals of Groups 8–10 (VIIIb), Periods 5 and 6, of the periodic table, used especially as a catalyst (a substance that speeds up chemical reactions without changing their products) and in alloys.
- What Is Palladium, Its Uses, How to Invest in the MetalPalladium is a shiny, silvery metal used in many types of manufacturing processes, particularly for electronics and industrial products. It can also be used in dentistry, medicine, chemical...
- What is Palladium? Properties, Value & Uses - A Full GuideDiscovered by the ingenious chemist William Hyde Wollaston in 1803, it shares the spotlight with its platinum companions, but make no mistake – palladium has a unique allure all its own. This silvery-white metal boasts a dazzling array of properties that make it highly coveted in various industries.
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