Palladium is a platinum-group metal notable for catalysis and its unusual capacity to absorb hydrogen.
Atomic number
46
Category
Transition metal
Period
5
Group
10
State
Solid
Fun facts about Palladium
Finely divided palladium speeds many carbon-bond-forming reactions.
It can absorb large volumes of hydrogen into its crystal lattice.
Palladium alloys are used in some dental and jewellery applications.
Common uses of Palladium
Vehicle catalytic converters
Chemical synthesis catalysts
Electronics and jewellery
Where Palladium sits in the periodic table
Palladium is classified as a transition metal in period 5 and group 10 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Pd with atomic number 46 and the listed atomic mass 106.42. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.