Pt

PLATINUM

Definition from 'platino' or little silver. a relatively rare metal that is more valuable than gold.

Discovery 1557 by scaliger of italy

Uses jewelries, jet nazzles

Group of Elements Late transition metals(Solid)

Atomic Weight 195.084

Oxidation State +2,4

Melting Point 1772

Boiling Point 3827

Density 21.37 g/cm3

Electronegativity 2.2