Palladium

Thorium

Facts About Palladium and Thorium

Palladium

Thorium

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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

Thorium metal is used as an alternate option over Uranium for nuclear fuel.
Thorium metals appearance (silvery white, soft) is somewhat similar to Lead metal.

Sources

Ores of metals

Found in Minerals, Mining

History

Who Discovered

William Hyde Wollaston

Jöns Jakob Berzelius

Discovery

In 1803

In 1829

Abundance

Abundance In Universe

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0 0.11

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Abundance In Sun

0.00 %0.00 %

0 0.1

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Abundance In Meteorites

0.00 %0.05 %

0 22

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Abundance In Earth's Crust

0.00 %0.66 %

1E-37 8.1

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Abundance In Oceans

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0 1.1

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Abundance In Humans

0.00 %0.00 %

0 1.4

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