A shiny, silvery-white metal that resists corrosion, palladium is used in catalytic converters for cars. It is also used in jewellery and some dental fillings and crowns. This Element of Surprise segment features the following experts: Cathleen Crudden, Canada Research Chair in metal organic chemistry, Queen's University, and Stephen Newman, Canada Research Chair in sustainable catalysis, University of Ottawa.

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