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Palladium can absorb
up to 900 times its own volume of
hydrogen - the most common element
in the universe. |
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The largest use of Palladium is
for automobile catalytic converters. |
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In Japan, the government operates
a specific mandate stating that
all government-subsidized dental
alloys have to include a Palladium
content of at least 20 percent.
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Palladium alloys developed for
jewelry typically contain 95% Palladium
and about 5% Ruthenium. |
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In 1967, Tonga issued Palladium
general circulation coins commemorating
the coronation of King Taufa Ahau
Tupou IV, perhaps the first issue
using Palladium. |
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In the late 1800s, Palladium was
more expensive than Platinum. |
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Palladium is 12.6% harder and
whiter in color than Platinum. |
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Adding small amounts of Palladium
alloyed with yellow Gold will yield
the best and more durable white
Gold. |
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Palladium was first used in jewelry
in 1939. |
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Palladium is 30x rarer than Gold. |
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