Palladium (Pd)
Palladium (Pd)
Discovered in 1803, palladium is usually found with other metals in the platinum group.
It is a silvery-white metal that does not tarnish in air. Soft and ductile when annealed, its strength and hardness increase with cold working. At room temperature, palladium can also absorb hydrogen in amounts up to 900 times its own volume.
Palladium can be used as a catalyst for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes. Its alloys are used in jewelry, and it can be formed into palladium leaf (a thickness of 1/250,000 inch). Palladium metal is used in dentistry, watch making, surgical instruments, and electrical contacts.
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