Palladium vs Gadolinium
| Property | Pd Palladium | Gd Gadolinium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 46 | 64 |
| Symbol | Pd | Gd |
| Name | Palladium | Gadolinium |
| Category | transition-metal | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 106.42 u | 157.25 u |
| Period | 5 | 6 |
| Group | 10 | N/A |
| Block | d | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Kr]4d10 | [Xe]6s24f75d1 |
| Oxidation states | [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Electron affinity | 0.557 eV | 0.132 eV |
| Density | 1.200000e+4 kg/m³ | 7900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1554.9 °C | 1312.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2962.85 °C | 3272.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1803 | 1886 |