Palladium-based alloy

摘要

A palladium-based alloy comprising ruthenium and a rare-earth element such as lanthanum which has the following composition, percent by mass: -ruthenium 4 to 8 -rare-earth element 0.3 to 8 -palladium the balance. - The alloy according to the present invention can be useful for purification of hydrogen by diffusion as a catalyst for chemical processes, as well as processes associated with transfer of hydrogen.