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palladium hydride

chemical compound
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Palladium hydride is a compound formed when palladium metal absorbs a large amount of hydrogen. Palladium, a precious gray-white metal, is known for its catalytic properties and is used in various applications, including catalytic converters in automobiles.1

When palladium absorbs hydrogen, it expands and becomes harder. This process forms a metallic hydride from which the hydrogen can be released by increasing the temperature and reducing the pressure. This property makes palladium useful in systems for purifying hydrogen.1

Palladium itself is a chemical element with the symbol Pd. It is one of the platinum group metals and is valued for its rarity and unique properties.123

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