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Is palladium a heavy metal

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Nearly all of the palladium found in nature is of six stable isotopes. There are traces of a radioactive isotope, 107Pd, also found, but the quantity is insignificant. Like all elements, palladium has synthetic radioactive isotopes.

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Bulk palladium metal is very nearly inert (similar to gold or platinum). Allergic reactions can occur but are rare. Palladium compounds can be poisonous.

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Yes, plutonium is extremely toxic and radioactive.

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