Facts About Cadmium and Palladium
Interesting Facts
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
- Palladium alloys are used for Jewelry contains (95% Palladium and 5% Ruthenium)
- In the late 1800s, Palladium metal used have more economical value than the Platinum metal.
- Palladium element is known as a good catalyst
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
William Hyde Wollaston
Discovery
In 1817
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available