Electron Configuration

[Kr] 5s2 4d8

Another exception: [Kr] 4d10

Palladium is named for "Pallas Athena"
Melting Point: 1551.85 oC
Boiling Point: 2963.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 3306.6 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 161.61 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.246 J/g . Co or 0.06 cal/g . Co
Density: 12 g/cm3