Palladium (atomic symbol: Pd, atomic number: 46) is a Block D, Group 10, Period 5 element with an atomic weight of 106.42. The number of electrons in each of palladium's shells is 2, 8, 18, 18 and its electron configuration is [Kr] 4d10. The palladium atom has a radius of 137 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 202 pm. In its elemental form, palladium has a silvery white appearance. Palladium is a member of the platinum group of metals (along with platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium).Palladium has the lowest melting point and is the least dense of the group. Palladium can be found as a free metal and alloyed with other platinum-group metals. Nickel-copper deposits are the main commercial source of palladium. Palladium was discovered and first isolated by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803. Its name is derived from the asteroid Pallas.
Related Categories | Metal and Ceramic Science, Metals, Palladium |
assay | ≥99.9% trace metals basis |
form | rod |
resistivity | 9.96 μΩ-cm, 20°C |
diam. | 3.1 mm |
bp | 2970 °C(lit.) |
mp | 1554 °C(lit.) |
density | 12.02 g/cm3(lit.) |