Palladium (Pd): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Palladium is element 46 on the periodic table, a transition metal. At room temperature it is a solid. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DPalladium quick facts
| Atomic number | 46 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pd |
| Atomic mass | 106.42 |
| Category | Transition Metal |
| Group and period | Group 10, period 5 |
| Block | d-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d¹⁰ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 18 |
| Discovered | 1803, Wollaston |
What is palladium used for?
- Catalytic converters
- Hydrogen storage & fuel cells
- Dental alloys
Interesting facts about palladium
- Palladium is named after the asteroid Pallas, discovered the year before
- Palladium can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen gas
- Cold fusion claims in 1989 involved palladium. Later found to be experimental error
Palladium was discovered in 1803 by Wollaston in Britain.
Where palladium sits on the periodic table
Palladium is in group 10, period 5. Tap any element to open its page.
Other transition metals
Palladium questions
What is the atomic number of palladium?
Palladium has atomic number 46, so every palladium atom has 46 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Pd and its atomic mass is 106.42.
Is palladium a metal?
Palladium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a transition metal, found in group 10, period 5.
What is the electron configuration of palladium?
The electron configuration of palladium is [Kr] 4d¹⁰. Its electrons sit in 4 shells: 2, 8, 18, 18.
What is palladium used for?
Palladium is used for catalytic converters, hydrogen storage & fuel cells and dental alloys.
Who discovered palladium?
Palladium was discovered in 1803 by Wollaston in Britain.
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