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Pt - Platinum - periodic table of the elements

This precious transition metal has been used for centuries. Spanish soldiers introduced the metal to Europe in 1750. Platinum is a very popular metal in jewelry, and one of the most valuable. In fact, I have a ring made out of platinum that is just stunning.


Atomic number - 78 Density g/mL 21 .4
Atomic weight u 195 .09 Melting point K 2045
Bonding radius A 1 .3 Boiling point K 4100
Atomic radius A 1 .83 Heat of vaporization kJ/mol 510
Ionization Potential V 9 Heat of fusion kJ/mol 19 .6
Electronegativity - 2 .28 Specific heat J/gK 0 .13
The oxide is mildly basic.
Crystal are face centered cubic.

Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1

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