Palladium (Pd) Properties and Facts

Element 46 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Palladium?

Palladium (symbol: Pd) is a transition metal with atomic number 46. Its atomic mass is 106.42 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 10.

What is the electron configuration of Palladium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰

What are the physical properties of Palladium?

Melting point: 1828.05 K
Boiling point: 3236.0 K
Density: 12.02 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Palladium?

  • Pd-102: 1.02% abundance
  • Pd-104: 11.14% abundance
  • Pd-105: 22.33% abundance
  • Pd-106: 27.33% abundance
  • Pd-108: 26.46% abundance
  • Pd-110: 11.72% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Palladium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found with platinum ores

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