Palladium (Pd)

A fascinating transition metal element.

Palladium is element 46 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
46
Symbol
Pd
Atomic mass
106.42 u
Category
Transition Metal
Period
5
Group
10
Block
d
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Kr] 4d10
Electronegativity (Pauling)
2.2
Density
12.023 g/cm³
Melting point
1554.9 °C
Boiling point
2963 °C