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Palladium is named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, Pallas, and an asteroid. Discovered by William Wollaston in 1803
Common Compounds: Platinum, Nickle, Copper and Mercury ores
Electron Configuration: Five levels 1st: 2 electrons; 2nd: 8 electrons; 3rd: 18 electrons; 4th: 18 electrons; 5th: 0 electrons
Boiling Point: 2927.0'C (3200.15 K) Melting Point: 1552.0'C (1825.15 K)
Uses: Treated Tuberculosis, springs for watches, surgical tools, electrical contacts, dental fillings and crowns, and jewelery (white gold)
Symbol: Pd Atomic Mass: 106.42 amu Atomic Number: 46 # of Electrons and Protons: 46 # of Neutrons: 60 Its Home: In metals, but is also manufactured.
Properties at room temp: - Solid - Cubic, crystal structure - Steel-white - Doesn't tarnish in air - Absorbs 900 times its volume of Hydrogen - Soft, malleable, ductile
Stability: Very stable in solid form Reactivity: Almost no reactivity in solid form Flammability: Not flammable at all
Nicolette Pendry 8/8/08 Period: 3
PALLADIUM!
