Palladium Element Properties
A complete reference card for Palladium (Pd, element 46) covering atomic data, physical properties, electron configuration, and industrial uses.
46
Pd
Palladium
Atomic Mass
106.42 u
Group / Period
10 / 5
Block
d-block
Category
Trans. Metal
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Overview — Palladium (Pd)
Element Name
Palladium
Symbol
Pd
Atomic Number
46
Atomic Mass
106.42 u
Element Category
Transition Metal (Platinum Group)
Group / Period / Block
10 / 5 / d
Discovered
1803 — William Hyde Wollaston
Named After
Asteroid 2 Pallas
Appearance
Silvery-white, lustrous metal
Standard State (25°C)
Solid
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Summary
A complete reference card for Palladium (Pd, element 46) covering atomic data, physical properties, electron configuration, and industrial uses.
How it works
- Select a property category from the navigation tabs (Overview, Atomic, Physical, Electronic).
- Each tab displays a structured table of values with units and additional context.
- Use the Electron Configuration visualizer to see how electrons are distributed across shells.
- Compare oxidation states in the interactive oxidation state panel.
- Click "Copy Data" to copy the full property set to your clipboard as plain text.
Use cases
- Quick reference for chemistry students and educators.
- Engineering research involving catalytic converter materials.
- Jewelry and precious metals industry valuation and specification.
- Hydrogen storage and purification system design.
- Electronics manufacturing — palladium is used in multilayer ceramic capacitors.
- Academic assignments requiring verified elemental data.
- Investment research on platinum group metals.
- Industrial catalyst selection for hydrogenation reactions.
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Last updated: 2026-06-18 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu