Palladium (Pd)
Palladium (Pd, element 46) is a transition metal in group 10, period 5. Atomic mass 106.42, electron configuration [Kr] 4d¹⁰, uses and facts.
About Palladium
Palladium is a transition metal with the symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It is a solid at room temperature, and it sits in group 10, period 5 of the periodic table. Palladium was discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston.
Palladium key facts
- Atomic number: 46
- Symbol: Pd
- Atomic mass: 106.42 u
- Category: transition metal
- Group: 10
- Period: 5
- State at room temperature: solid
- Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d¹⁰
- Electronegativity (Pauling): 2.2
- Melting point: 1828.05 K (1554.9 °C)
- Boiling point: 3236 K (2962.85 °C)
- Density: 12.023 g/cm³
- Common oxidation states: 0, +2, +4
Electron configuration
The electron configuration of palladium is [Kr] 4d¹⁰. The part in brackets is the noble gas core; the rest shows how the outer electrons fill their subshells.
Uses of palladium
- Catalytic converters
- Jewelry
- Electronics
Did you know?
Palladium can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen gas at room temperature.
Other elements in group 10 and neighbours
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of palladium?
The atomic number of palladium is 46, which means every palladium atom has 46 protons.
What is the electron configuration of palladium?
The electron configuration of palladium is [Kr] 4d¹⁰.
What group and period is palladium in?
Palladium is a transition metal in group 10, period 5.
What state is palladium at room temperature?
Palladium is a solid at room temperature.
What is palladium used for?
Palladium is used for catalytic converters, jewelry, electronics.