Palladium

Palladium is a rare, precious metal that belongs to the platinum group of metals. It is widely used in catalytic converters and various electronic applications.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	46
Symbol	Pd
Atomic Mass	106.42 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4d¹⁰
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Palladium

Used in catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions from vehicles.
Used in electronics, particularly in connectors, capacitors, and in hydrogen storage systems.
Used in jewelry for its lustrous finish and resistance to tarnishing.