Palladium
Palladium
Palladium (pronounced: /pəˈleɪdiəm/) is a chemical element with the symbol Pd and atomic number 46. It is a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston. He named it after the asteroid Pallas, which was itself named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she slew Pallas.
Etymology
The name Palladium originates from the Greek mythology. It is named after the asteroid Pallas, which was named after the epithet of the Greek goddess Athena, acquired by her when she slew Pallas.
Medical Uses
In medicine, Palladium is used in dental prosthetics due to its resistance to corrosion, and in radiation therapy as a source of beta radiation. It is also used in Palladium-103 implants for the treatment of prostate cancer.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palladium
- Wikipedia's article - Palladium
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