A precious metal, very rare,
of the platinum group a member,
compared to the others slender
does not oxidize in air,

So it can be found as metal in rock,
but usually gained electrochemically,
from the Nickel and Copper industry,
small amounts in every stock.

Named after Pallas, daugther of Triton,
a mighty warrior of the ocean,
lost life and name in a commotion,
Athene killed her alone.

The metallic element was identified,
by the english man Wollaston,
properly from a chemist done,
it had no longer time to hide.

Palladium in industry means catalyst,
used in organic chemistry,
in big variety,
in jewelry it would be missed.

Famous reactions like Suzuki coupling,
Wacker process, Heck reaction
Stille, Negishi, Tsuji-Trost what a satisfaction,
Sonogashira did his own thing,

Established in Hydrogen formation
In electronic industry a player,
used in a ceramic mulitlayer,
and in jewlery creation.

To summarize it, it is beautiful to wear,
it helps others to react,
making a bond or to interact,
and has a lot of fun to share.

Palladium teaches us a humble way,
rich and beautiful, bringing people together,
not for a personal matter,
keeping a clean and proper display.