Facts About Gadolinium and Palladium
Interesting Facts
- Gadolinium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Gadolinium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- 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 in Minerals, Mining
Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac
William Hyde Wollaston
Discovery
In 1880
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available