46Pd
Element 46
Palladium
Transition metals
Palladium is a chemical element with symbol Pd and atomic number 46.
Key data
- Atomic number
- 46
- Atomic mass
- 106.421 u
- Group / Period
- 10 / 5
- Block
- d-block
- Phase at STP
- Solid
- Density
- 12.023 g/cm³
- Melting point
- 1554.9 °C
- Boiling point
- 2962.8 °C
- Electron configuration
- [Kr] 4d10
Common uses
- •Catalytic converters
- •Hydrogen storage
- •Dentistry
Discovery
Year: 1803
Discovered by: William Hyde Wollaston
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Palladium?
Palladium has atomic number 46. Its symbol is Pd and its atomic mass is 106.421 u.
What category of element is Palladium?
Palladium is classified as transition metals. It sits in group 10, period 5 of the periodic table.
What is Palladium used for?
Common uses of Palladium include: Catalytic converters, Hydrogen storage, Dentistry.
When was Palladium discovered?
Palladium was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston.
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