What are the origins of the word Palladium ?
Named after the asteroid Pallas which was discovered two years before in 1801.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Palladium
Palladium is classified as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Palladium
Palladium was discovered by William Hyde Wollaston in 1803.

Occurrence of the element Palladium
Found in Canada, Australia, Africa, South and North America
Obtained from platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores

Common Uses of Palladium
Electric contacts
Jewelry
Nonmagnetic watch parts
Surgical instruments
Similar to gold, palladium can be beaten into a thin leaf form
Telecomms switching system equipment

The Properties of the Element Palladium
Name of Element : Palladium
Symbol of Element : Pd
Atomic Number of Palladium : 46
Atomic Mass: 106.42 amu
Melting Point: 1552.0 °C - 1825.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2927.0 °C - 3200.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Palladium : 46
Number of Neutrons in Palladium : 60
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 12.02 g/cm3
Color of Palladium : white