The element of Palladium is used for a plethora of useful devices in the industrial field.
Palladium in Jewelry
Palladium is used as an alternative to platinum and gold because it is generally less expensive. Palladium is also more durable than more expensive metals which means that it will last longer than other metals. Due to the natural whiteness of this metal it takes less to keep up its brilliant shine. Palladium is used in bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces. Palladium is quickly becoming the metal of choice in many major jewelry companie
Palladium Chloride
Palladium Chloride is used as a compound to rapidly stain stainless steel and in carbon monoxide detectors.
palladium in Auto catalysts
Due to palladium’s current and historic cost advantage, gasoline catalytic converter technology worldwide is now palladium based, with small amounts of platinum and rhodium where necessary. Another trait of palladium that makes this metal perfect for Auto catalysts is that it is very heat resistant, and has a very slow oxidization rate. Palladium is quickly replacing platinum in cars worldwide due to the cost effectiveness of it.