Facts About Palladium and Chromium
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
- Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
- Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
Sources
Ores of metals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
William Hyde Wollaston
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Discovery
In 1803
In Between 1797 - 1798
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available