Palladium: Properties, Uses, and History

The video discusses the Platinum Group metals, focusing on Palladium. It covers Palladium's discovery by William Hyde Wollaston, its properties, and its uses in various fields such as medicine, catalysis, jewelry, and photography. Palladium is highlighted for its catalytic properties, use in dental amalgams, and as an alloy in white gold. The video also touches on Palladium's material characteristics, including its brittleness and discoloration at high temperatures.

What are the six metals that comprise the Platinum Group?

Who discovered Palladium and what was the context of its discovery?

What are some of the uses of Palladium in modern applications?

How does Palladium compare to Platinum in terms of density and brittleness?

What role did Palladium salts play in photography after World War One?