| Name | palladium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pd |
| Atomic Weight | 106.42 |
| Atomic Number | 46 |
| CAS ID | 7440-05-3 |
| Group Number | 10 |
| Group Name | Precious Metal |
| Period Number | 5 |
| Origin of Name | After the asteroid "Pallas" |
| Year Discovered | 1803 |
| Discovery Credits | Discovered by W. H. Wellaston at London, UK. |
| Class | Metallic |
| Color | Silvery White Metallic |
| Standard State | Solid at 77 F & 298 K |
| Description | Silvery-white metal, lustrous, malleable, ductile. Resists
corrosion, dissolves in oxidizing acids and fused alkalis. Readily absorbs
hydrogen gas. Main use is as a catalyst. Diagnostic tests: |