Palladium (Pd)
Precious Metals | Atomic Number: 46
Basic Properties
Pd
46
106.42 g/mol
| Element Category | Precious Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 46 |
| Atomic Weight | 106.42 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Face-centered cubic (FCC) |
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Description
Palladium is a silvery-white metal of the platinum group, crucial for catalytic converters and hydrogen storage.
| Density | 12.02 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | 200-400 MPa |
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| Hardness | 4.75 Mohs |
| Melting Point | 1554.9°C |
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| Boiling Point | 2963°C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 71.8 W/(m·K) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 1.00 × 10^7 S/m |
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| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (resistant to oxidation) |
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Applications
Catalytic converters, electronics, jewelry, hydrogen purification
Production Methods
Extracted as a byproduct of nickel and copper mining
History
Discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston