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Palladium Definition
Palladium is a rare metal that belongs to the platinum group. It is silvery white in color and resembles platinum. However, it is whiter than platinum and costlier than silver. It is malleable, tarnish resistant, and ductile. Palladium is used as a catalyst. Palladium is also used to make jewelry. Palladium has been seen used in the jewelry making industry since 1939 when Platinum was declared a strategic metal and reserved for military purposes. In addition is used to make white gold. In Geek religion, Palladium is the image of Pallas, the Greek goddess. It is commonly used to refer to the traditional statue of the goddess. The archaic statue is made of wood and was preserved in the citadel of Troy. Palladium was a common subject among Greek artists and we can see Greek art focusing the subject.
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