Facts About Palladium and Bismuth
Interesting Facts
- 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
- Bismuth metal is soluble and reacts with concentrated nitric acid.
- It oxides are used as a yellow pigment in paint. Bismuth chloride oxide BiClO gives a pearly texture to cosmetics.
Sources
Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
William Hyde Wollaston
Claude François Geoffroy
Discovery
In 1803
In 1753
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available