Named after the asteroid Pallas which was discovered at about the same time and from the Greek name Pallas , goddess of wisdom. It is soft, malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal.
Metal dust is combustible.
USES Palladium is obtained with platinum, nickel, copper and mercury ores. Used as a substitute for silver in dental items and jewellery. The pure metal is used as the delicate mainsprings in analog wristwatches. Also used in surgical instruments and as catalyst . If you have comments, correction or suggestions about this site, please send me an e-mail .