Facts About Vanadium and Palladium
Interesting Facts
- Vanadium is a highly reactive metal, hence it is not found free in nature.
- Vanadium can be found in almost 65 different types of minerals.
- 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 As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Ores of metals
Who Discovered
Andrés Manuel del Río
William Hyde Wollaston
Discovery
In 1801
In 1803
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available