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Platinum was discovered by Antonio de Ulloa (South America) in 1735. The origin of the name comes from the Spanish word platina meaning silver. It is rare, very heavy, soft, silvery-white metal. Resists oxygen and water.
Platinum is produced from deposits of native, or elemental. Used in jewellery, to make crucible and special containers and as a catalyst. Used with cobalt to produce very strong magnets. Also to make standard weights and measures. Resists corrosion and acid attacks except aqua regia. The price of 99.9 % pure platinum shot is 464.80 € for 5 g.


1. Periodic Table of Elements: Platinum - Pt (EnvironmentalChemistry.com)

Comprehensive information for the element Platinum - Pt is provided by this page including scores of properties, element names in many languages, ...

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2. ELEMENT: PLATINUM

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