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    Pd

    Palladium

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 46 • Atomic Mass: 106.4200 u • Period: 5 • Group: 10

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.2
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    Overview

    Palladium is the chemical element with the symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 5 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Pd
    • Atomic Number:46
    • Atomic Mass:106.4200 u
    • Group:10
    • Period:5
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.2 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after asteroid Pallas

    Fun Fact #2

    Can absorb up to 900 times its volume in hydrogen

    Common Uses

    • Catalytic converters
    • Electronics
    • Jewelry