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What is the symbol for Palladium?
What is the symbol for Silver?
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What is the symbol for Indium?
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What is the symbol for Tellurium?
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What is the symbol for Iodine?
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Study Notes
Elements 46-60 Overview
- Palladium (Pd): A rare, precious metal used in catalytic converters and jewelry, valued for its resistance to corrosion.
- Silver (Ag): Known for its conductivity and antibacterial properties, used in electronics, photography, and jewelry.
- Cadmium (Cd): A toxic metal primarily used in batteries and coatings, with environmental and health concerns due to its toxicity.
- Indium (In): A soft, malleable metal used in LCD screens and as a solder material for electronics.
- Tin (Sn): Used as a protective coating for other metals and in alloys like bronze; notable for its corrosion resistance.
- Antimony (Sb): Used in flame retardants and alloys; has applications in electronics and batteries.
- Tellurium (Te): Utilized in metallurgy and as a semiconductor in solar cells; rare in nature.
- Iodine (I): Essential for thyroid function in humans, it is used in medicine and as an antiseptic.
- Xenon (Xe): A noble gas used in high-intensity lamps, as well as in some types of ion propulsion systems for spacecraft.
- Caesium (Cs): A highly reactive alkali metal, used in atomic clocks and as a timekeeping element in GPS.
- Barium (Ba): Commonly used in medical imaging and as a contrast agent, it has applications in fireworks and glassmaking.
- Lanthanum (La): Utilized in camera and projector lenses, and in catalysts used in petroleum refining.
- Cerium (Ce): Used in catalytic converters and glass polishing, holds important properties for metallurgy.
- Praseodymium (Pr): Used in magnets, lasers, and glass coloring; has significant magnetic properties.
- Neodymium (Nd): Known for its powerful magnets, widely utilized in electronics, motors, and optics.
General Characteristics
- Metals in this group vary widely in usage and applications, covering fields such as electronics, photonics, medicine, and materials science.
- Many of these elements are crucial in high-tech applications and have significant industrial importance.
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