Facts About Palladium and Cadmium
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
- 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.
Sources
Ores of metals
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
William Hyde Wollaston
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1803
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available